biotechnology

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

/ ˌbaɪ oʊ tɛkˈnɒl ə dʒi /

noun

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.

Compare human engineering.

Origin of biotechnology

First recorded in 1940–45; bio- + technology

OTHER WORDS FROM biotechnology

bi·o·tech·ni·cal

[bahy-oh-tek-ni-kuhl], /ˌbaɪ oʊˈtɛk nɪ kəl/, bi·o·tech·no·log·i·cal

[bahy-oh-tek-nl-oj-i-kuhl], /ˌbaɪ oʊˌtɛk nlˈɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, adjectivebi·o·tech·no·log·i·cal·ly, adverbbi·o·tech·nol·o·gist, noun

Words nearby biotechnology

biosynthetic, biosystem, biosystematics, biota, biotech, biotechnology, biotelemetry, bioterrorism, biotherapy, biotic, biotic factor

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Example sentences from the Web for biotechnology

There have been two so far this year, including a biotechnology firm raising about $8 million.
America’s Start-Up Silver Lining|Daniel Gross|October 30, 2013|DAILY BEAST
She went on to get a Ph.D. in biotechnology from Cambridge in 2001.
Rebel With a Cause|Abigail Pesta|October 21, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Now they have their gaze fixed on biotechnology and videogames.
The G-20's New Balance of Power|Joel Kotkin|June 25, 2010|DAILY BEAST
But other scientists counter that basic skills in microbiology and biotechnology can get you a bioweapon.
The Coming Bioattack|Stephan Talty|June 5, 2009|DAILY BEAST

Much of our job growth will be found in high-skilled fields like health care and biotechnology.
Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to 2006|Various

British Dictionary definitions for biotechnology

biotechnology

/ (ˌbaɪəʊtɛkˈnɒlədʒɪ) /

noun

(in industry) the technique of using microorganisms, such as bacteria, to perform chemical processing, such as waste recycling, or to produce other materials, such as beer and wine, cheese, antibiotics, and (using genetic engineering) hormones, vaccines, etc

another name for ergonomics

Derived forms of biotechnology

biotechnological (ˌbaɪəʊˌtɛknəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjectivebiotechnologically, adverbbiotechnologist, noun

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Medical definitions for biotechnology

biotechnology

[ bī′ō-tĕk-nŏl′ə-jē ]

n.

The use of microorganisms, such as bacteria or yeasts, or biological substances, such as enzymes, to perform specific industrial or manufacturing processes. Applications include production of certain drugs, synthetic hormones, and bulk foodstuffs.

The application of the principles of engineering and technology to the life sciences.

Scientific definitions for biotechnology

biotechnology

[ bī′ō-tĕk-nŏl′ə-jē ]

The use of a living organism to solve an engineering problem or perform an industrial task. Using bacteria that feed on hydrocarbons to clean up an oil spill is one example of biotechnology.

The use of biological substances or techniques to engineer or manufacture a product or substance, as when cells that produce antibodies are cloned in order to study their effects on cancer cells. See more at genetic engineering.

单词	biotechnology
释义	biotechnology [ bahy-oh-tek-nol-uh-jee ] / ˌbaɪ oʊ tɛkˈnɒl ə dʒi / noun 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. Compare human engineering. Origin of biotechnology First recorded in 1940–45; bio- + technology OTHER WORDS FROM biotechnology bi·o·tech·ni·cal [bahy-oh-tek-ni-kuhl], /ˌbaɪ oʊˈtɛk nɪ kəl/, bi·o·tech·no·log·i·cal [bahy-oh-tek-nl-oj-i-kuhl], /ˌbaɪ oʊˌtɛk nlˈɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, adjectivebi·o·tech·no·log·i·cal·ly, adverbbi·o·tech·nol·o·gist, noun Words nearby biotechnology biosynthetic, biosystem, biosystematics, biota, biotech, biotechnology, biotelemetry, bioterrorism, biotherapy, biotic, biotic factor Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for biotechnology There have been two so far this year, including a biotechnology firm raising about $8 million. America’s Start-Up Silver Lining\|Daniel Gross\|October 30, 2013\|DAILY BEAST She went on to get a Ph.D. in biotechnology from Cambridge in 2001. Rebel With a Cause\|Abigail Pesta\|October 21, 2011\|DAILY BEAST Now they have their gaze fixed on biotechnology and videogames. The G-20's New Balance of Power\|Joel Kotkin\|June 25, 2010\|DAILY BEAST But other scientists counter that basic skills in microbiology and biotechnology can get you a bioweapon. The Coming Bioattack\|Stephan Talty\|June 5, 2009\|DAILY BEAST Much of our job growth will be found in high-skilled fields like health care and biotechnology. Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to 2006\|Various British Dictionary definitions for biotechnology biotechnology / (ˌbaɪəʊtɛkˈnɒlədʒɪ) / noun (in industry) the technique of using microorganisms, such as bacteria, to perform chemical processing, such as waste recycling, or to produce other materials, such as beer and wine, cheese, antibiotics, and (using genetic engineering) hormones, vaccines, etc another name for ergonomics Derived forms of biotechnology biotechnological (ˌbaɪəʊˌtɛknəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjectivebiotechnologically, adverbbiotechnologist, noun Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Medical definitions for biotechnology biotechnology [ bī′ō-tĕk-nŏl′ə-jē ] n. The use of microorganisms, such as bacteria or yeasts, or biological substances, such as enzymes, to perform specific industrial or manufacturing processes. Applications include production of certain drugs, synthetic hormones, and bulk foodstuffs. The application of the principles of engineering and technology to the life sciences. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for biotechnology biotechnology [ bī′ō-tĕk-nŏl′ə-jē ] The use of a living organism to solve an engineering problem or perform an industrial task. Using bacteria that feed on hydrocarbons to clean up an oil spill is one example of biotechnology. The use of biological substances or techniques to engineer or manufacture a product or substance, as when cells that produce antibodies are cloned in order to study their effects on cancer cells. See more at genetic engineering. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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