Is Oviposition a Word?

noun The process of laying eggs .

What does the word oviposition mean?

: to lay eggs —used especially of insects.

What is another term for oviposition?

egg-laying, spawning, bridge, brood.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.