outcrossing
noun
out·cross·ing
ˈau̇t-ˌkrȯ-siŋ 
: the interbreeding of individuals or stocks that are relatively unrelated (as to improve expression of a desired genetic trait) : outbreeding
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“Outcrossing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outcrossing. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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