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biotechnology
nounfemininetechnicalcommon/bi.ɔ.tɛk.nu.lu.ˈʒi.ɐ/bi·o·tec·no·lo·gi·a
Definition
1The exploitation of biological processes for industrial and other purposes, especially the genetic manipulation of microorganisms for the production of antibiotics, hormones, etc.
Usage examples
“Advances in biotechnology have led to new cancer treatments.”
“He works in the biotechnology sector.”
Common combinations
biotechnology industryagricultural biotechnologybiotechnology researchbiotechnology company