outbred

[US]/[ˈaʊtˌbɹɛd]/
[UK]/[ˈaʊtˌbɹɛd]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Derived from or characteristic of a population that has been extensively interbred.; Not purebred; mixed in origin.

Phrases & Collocations

outbred stock

outbred lines

being outbred

outbred crosses

highly outbred

outbred individuals

outbred populations

outbred system

outbred strains

outbred breeding

Example Sentences

the researchers used outbred mice for their experiments.

outbred populations generally exhibit greater genetic diversity.

maintaining outbred lines is crucial for accurate research.

we compared the responses of outbred and inbred rats.

the outbred dogs showed a wider range of temperaments.

outbred livestock are often more resilient to disease.

genetic bottlenecks are less common in outbred species.

the study focused on the advantages of outbred breeding.

outbred strains provide a more representative sample.

we selected outbred individuals for the breeding program.

the outbred plants demonstrated higher adaptability rates.

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