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mating process

[/ˈmeɪtɪŋ ˈprɑːsɛs/]
nounpl: mating processes
processo de acasalamento
1. The biological and behavioral sequence by which two organisms come together to reproduce
The mating process in birds involves elaborate courtship rituals.
O processo de acasalamento em aves envolve rituais de corte elaborados.
2. In engineering, the act of joining or connecting two components together
The mating process of the connector requires precise alignment.
O processo de acasalamento do conector requer alinhamento preciso.
Synonyms
reproduction processbreeding processcouplingpairing
Antonyms
separationdisconnection

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
processo de acasalamento
Standard term used in biology and zoology
São Paulo
processo de reprodução
Alternative common usage in scientific contexts
Portugal
processo de reprodução
Preferred term in European Portuguese scientific literature

Related Idioms & Phrases

courtship behavior
reproductive cycle
breeding season
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