milt
mɪlt
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Definition of milt - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
fishTECH.semen of a male fishTECH.
  • The milt was released during spawning.
roe spawn
2.
biologyTECH.testis of a fish containing spermTECH.
  • Fishermen collected milt for breeding purposes.
gonad

Verb

intr.
fish reproductionTECH.release sperm over fish eggs for fertilizationTECH.
  • The hatchery workers milt the roe carefully.
fertilize inseminate spawn
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Origin of milt

Old English, milte (spleen)

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cooking
milt of a male fish, creamy texture

Examples of milt in a sentence

  • The milt is crucial for fertilizing the eggs.
  • Scientists studied the milt under a microscope.
  • Milt is essential for the fish breeding process.
  • The biologist milt the eggs in the lab.
  • Fishermen often milt during the breeding season.

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  1. French:laitance, féconder, ...
  2. German:Milch, befruchten, ...
  3. Italian:latte, fecondare, ...
  4. Spanish:leche, fertilizar, ...
  5. Portuguese:leita, fertilizar, ...
  6. Chinese:鱼精, 用鱼白受精, ...
  7. Japanese:白子, 受精させる, ...
  8. Arabic:لَبَن السَّمَك, لَقَّحَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִלְט, לְהַפְרוֹת בְּמֶלֶט, ...
  10. Russian:рыбье семя, оплодотворять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:молочко, запліднювати, ...
  12. Hindi:मिल्ट, निषेचित करना, ...

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