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Biotechnology

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The use of living organisms (especially microorganisms) in industrial, agricultural, medical and other technological applications. uncountable, usually

    "Japan's strength lies in more traditional biotechnology such as fermentation."

  2. 2
    the branch of engineering science in which biological science is used to study the relation between workers and their environments wordnet
  3. 3
    The application of the principles and practices of engineering and technology to the life sciences. uncountable, usually

    "Agricultural biotechnology comprises a collection of scientific techniques, including genetic engineering, that are used to modify and improve plants, animals and microorganisms for human profit. Agricultural biotechnologies are not a substitute for conventional plant and animal breeding, but can be a powerful complement to improving the efficiency and sustainability of agricultural production."

  4. 4
    the branch of molecular biology that studies the use of microorganisms to perform specific industrial processes wordnet
  5. 5
    genetic engineering uncountable, usually

Etymology

From bio- + technology.

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