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Definition of unfertilized
unfertilized
/ʌnˈfɜːrtəlaɪzd/
(UK: unfertilised)
un · fer · ti · lized
unfertilized Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
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1
Not having been united with a male gamete such as sperm or pollen (of an egg, ovum, or plant ovule).
Example
"The supermarket sells unfertilized chicken eggs that will never develop into chicks."
2
Not having been treated or enriched with fertilizer, manure, or nutrients (of soil, farmland, or crops).
Example
"The botanist compared the growth rate of seedlings in nutrient-rich compost against those planted in unfertilized soil."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unfertilized. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 3, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unfertilized