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biotech

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Noun — Biotechnology, the use of living organisms or biological processes to develop products, especially in medicine and agriculture.

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How to use biotech

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Etymology

A shortened form of "biotechnology."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “biotech” mean?

The word “biotech” means biotechnology, the use of living organisms or biological processes to develop products, especially in medicine and agriculture. In plain terms, short for biotechnology — using biology to build products like drugs or crops — or a company that does that.

How do you pronounce “biotech”?

“Biotech” is pronounced BEYE-oh-tehk (/ˈbaɪoʊˌtɛk/ in IPA).

How do you use “biotech” in a sentence?

Here is “biotech” used in a sentence: “The university has a strong biotech research program.”

What part of speech is “biotech”?

“Biotech” is a noun.

Is “biotech” a common word?

“Biotech” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “biotech” have?

“Biotech” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: biotechnology, the use of living organisms or biological processes to develop products, especially in medicine and agriculture.

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