biomanufacturing
noun
Meaning
The use of biological systems, such as cells, enzymes, or microorganisms, to produce commercially valuable products.
Examples
- The company focuses on biomanufacturing to create biodegradable plastics from algae.
- Recent advances in biomanufacturing have significantly lowered the cost of producing life-saving vaccines.
Synonyms: biotechnology, bio-production, fermentation, industrial biotechnology