Definitions for biotechnology

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biotechnology bi·o·tech·nol·o·gy

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

IPA: /ˌbaɪ oʊ tɛkˈnɒl ə dʒi/

Biotechnology is a 13 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 27 points.

You can make 1025 anagrams from letters in biotechnology (bceghilnoooty).

Definitions for biotechnology

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 biotechnology

First recorded in 1940-45; bio- + technology

Examples for biotechnology

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

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

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

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

Now they have their gaze fixed on biotechnology and videogames.