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Definition of Biotech
1. Noun. The branch of molecular biology that studies the use of microorganisms to perform specific industrial processes. "Biotechnology produced genetically altered bacteria that solved the problem"
Generic synonyms: Molecular Biology
Specialized synonyms: Bioremediation, Gene-splicing, Genetic Engineering, Recombinant Dna Technology
Definition of Biotech
1. Noun. Biotechnology ¹
2. Noun. A company specializing in biotechnology, or stock in such a company ¹
3. Adjective. (informal) of, or relating to biotechnology ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Biotech
1. applied biological science [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Biotech
Literary usage of Biotech
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Meeting the Challenge: U. S. Industry Faces the 21st Century: The U. S by Jon Paugh (1998)
"Ag-biotech uses genetic engineering to achieve what farmers and scientists ...
In addition to genetic engineering, ag-biotech encompasses a wide range of ..."
2. Economic Sanctions and the Effect on U.S. Agriculture: Congressional Hearing edited by Larry Combest (2000)
"Finding an appropriate way to address this issue and obtain global agreement on
how to harmonize biotech trade is a top priority for ASA for the next WTO ..."
3. Germ Warfareby John Lonergan by John Lonergan (2001)
"They're all impressed by this biotech stuff. " Robert had to admit that it looked
... The very idea of a biotech factory, where the average worker was a ..."
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