"Caprification" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Caprification is the process of fertilizing citrus trees, particularly oranges and grapefruits, with the pollen of the caprifig, a small fig tree, to increase their yield and improve their fruit quality.
Here are 5 usage examples based on the word "caprification":
Definition: The process of converting milk into cheese through the action of rennet, catalyzing a series of biochemical reactions that coagulate the milk proteins and fats.
Capricornid refers to a type of meteor shower that occurs when the Earth passes through the trail of debris left behind by the comet 169P/149Q1. The meteor shower typically peaks in mid-to-late July and produces bright, slow-moving meteors.
Capricornus is an ancient constellation located in the southern hemisphere, named after the sea-goat of Greek mythology. It is bordered by the constellations Sagittarius, Scorpius, Piscis Austrinus, and Aquarius. Capricornus is sometimes referred to as the "Sea-Goat" and is often represented by a mythological creature that has the body of a goat and the tail of a fish.
Caprifoliaceous describes a plant that belongs to the Caprifoliaceae family, which is a group of flowering plants that includes plants such as honeysuckles, lilacs, and elderberries.