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