biotechnology
Meaning
- (uncountable, usually) The use of living organisms (especially microorganisms) in industrial, agricultural, medical and other technological applications.
- (uncountable, usually) The application of the principles and practices of engineering and technology to the life sciences.
- (uncountable, usually) genetic engineering
Synonyms
biological techniques
biomedical engineering
biomolecular engineering
microbiological engineering
human engineering
Translations
biotecnologia
biotecnología
βιοτεχνολογία
Biotechnik
biotechnologie
biyoteknoloji
biotecnologia
bioengenharia
biotechnique
تكنولوجيا حيويةPronounced as (IPA)
/ˈbaɪəʊˌtɛk.nɒl.əʊ.dʒi/
Etymology
From bio- + technology.
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