biotechnology

noun
UK: /ˌbaɪ.əʊ.tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/
US: /ˌbaɪ.oʊ.tekˈnɑː.lə.dʒi/

  1. The use of living things, like cells and bacteria, to make useful products or solve problems.

    1. Biotechnology helps to make new medicines. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company invests heavily in biotechnology research to develop innovative solutions for sustainable agriculture. [ ] [ ]

  2. The field of study that involves using biological processes for industrial and other purposes, especially genetic manipulation.

    1. She studies biotechnology at the university. [ ] [ ]
    2. Advancements in biotechnology are transforming healthcare, agriculture, and environmental conservation. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

bioengineering genomics genetic engineering
biotechnology verb

  1. To apply biotechnological methods or processes to achieve a specific outcome or develop a product.

    1. They biotechnology crops to resist disease. [ ] [ ]
    2. Researchers are biotechnologing new ways to improve crop yields and reduce the need for pesticides. [ ] [ ]
biotechnology adjective

  1. Relating to or involving the use of living organisms or biological processes in technology.

    1. This is a biotechnology company. [ ] [ ]
    2. The biotechnology industry is experiencing rapid growth due to breakthroughs in genetic engineering. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "biotechnology" in English means: The use of living things, like cells and bacteria, to make useful products or solve problems., The field of study that involves using biological processes for industrial and other purposes, especially genetic manipulation..

The phonetic transcription of "biotechnology" is /ˌbaɪ.əʊ.tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/ in British English and /ˌbaɪ.oʊ.tekˈnɑː.lə.dʒi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "biotechnology": bioengineering, genomics, genetic engineering.

Example usage of "biotechnology": "Biotechnology helps to make new medicines.". More examples on the page.