Definitions for biotechnologies

• Definition
• Anagrams (1950)

biotechnologies bi·o·tech·nol·o·gy

Spelling: [bahy-oh-tek-nol-uh-jee]

IPA: /ˌbaɪ oʊ tɛkˈnɒl ə dʒi/

Biotechnologies is a 15 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 27 points.

You can make 1950 anagrams from letters in biotechnologies (bceeghiilnooost).

Definitions for biotechnologies

noun

1. the use of living organisms or other biological systems in the manufacture of drugs or other products or for environmental management, as in waste recycling: includes the use of bioreactors in manufacturing, microorganisms to degrade oil slicks or organic waste, genetically engineered bacteria to produce human hormones, and monoclonal antibodies to identify antigens.

Origin of biotechnologies

First recorded in 1940-45; bio- + technology

Examples for biotechnologies

Much of our job growth will be found in high-skilled fields like health care and biotechnology.

Now they have their gaze fixed on biotechnology and videogames.

There have been two so far this year, including a biotechnology firm raising about $8 million.

But other scientists counter that basic skills in microbiology and biotechnology can get you a bioweapon.

She went on to get a Ph.D. in biotechnology from Cambridge in 2001.