biotechnology
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biotechnology
- /ˌbaɪ.əʊˌtɛkˈnɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ UK
- /ˌbaɪ.oʊˌtɛkˈnɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ US
- /ˌbaɪ.oʊˌtɛkˈnɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ Atlantic Canada
- [ˌbaɪ.oːˌtɛkˈnɑ.lə.d͡ʒi] Atlantic Canada
- /ˌbaɪ.oʊˌtɛkˈnɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ Canada
- [ˌbaɪ.oːˌtɛkˈnɒl.ə.d͡ʒi] Canada
noun biotechnologies
- The use of living organisms (especially microorganisms) in industrial, agricultural, medical and other technological applications. Japan's strength lies in more traditional biotechnology such as fermentation.
- The application of the principles and practices of engineering and technology to the life sciences. 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
- genetic engineering
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Closest in meaning: bioengineering, ergonomics, biotech, biological, biology, biosafety, oceanography, tech, technology, vital, computation, cbs, bio-, bio-technology, biotechnologies, genetic engineering
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noun use of living organisms in industrial, agricultural, medical applications
| Español | biotecnología |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | 生物工学 seibutsu kōgaku, バイオテクノロジー baiotekunorojii |
| 中文 | 生物技術 /生物技术 shēngwù jìshù |
| Português | biotecnologia |
| Français | biotechnologie |
| Deutsch | Biotechnologie |
| Italiano | biotecnologia |
| Ελληνικά | βιοτεχνολογία viotechnología |
| Русский | биотехноло́гия biotexnológija |
| Tiếng Việt | công nghệ sinh học |
noun application of the principles and practices of engineering and technology to the life sciences
| Español | biotecnología |
|---|---|
| Português | biotecnologia |
| Français | biotechnologie |
| Deutsch | Biotechnologie, Biotechnik |
| Italiano | biotecnologia |
| Русский | биотехноло́гия biotexnológija |
Talk about this word "biotechnology." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/biotechnology. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. biotechnology. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/biotechnology "biotechnology." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/biotechnology.Cite this
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title = {biotechnology},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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