biotechnology (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌbaɪ.oʊ.tɛkˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/

Definition

The use of living organisms or their components to develop or create products or technologies.

Examples

• Biotechnology has revolutionized the medical field with new gene therapies.

• The company is a leader in agricultural biotechnology, developing disease-resistant plants.

• Industrial biotechnology uses enzymes and microbes to make chemicals and fuels more sustainably.

Synonyms of biotechnology

Words with a similar meaning to biotechnology:

• bioengineering
• bioprocess engineering

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