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biotechnology in Chinese

biotechnology in Chinese is 生物工程學 — biotechnology means the use of living things, especially microbes, in industry, farming, medicine and other technical fields.

biotechnology in Chinese

生物工程學
noun
Pronounced: shēng wù gōng chéng xué
The use of living organisms (especially microorganisms) in industrial, agricultural, medical and other technological applications.

What does "biotechnology" mean?

  1. noun The use of living things, especially microbes, in industry, farming, medicine and other technical fields.
    "Moreover, Arnhart points out that both the proponents and critics of biotechnology are compelled to appeal to our natural moral sense."
  2. noun Applying engineering methods and technology to work with living things.
    "Biotechnology combines engineering with biology to build tools that can grow new tissue."
  3. noun Another term for genetic engineering.
    "Some people worry about biotechnology when they hear that scientists can change the genes of plants."
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biotechnology in a sentence

  • Moreover, Arnhart points out that both the proponents and critics of biotechnology are compelled to appeal to our natural moral sense.
  • Biotechnology uses tiny microbes to make foods like yogurt and some kinds of medicine.
  • Biotechnology combines engineering with biology to build tools that can grow new tissue.
  • Engineers in biotechnology design machines that help doctors grow healthy cells in the lab.

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What is "biotechnology" in Chinese?
"biotechnology" in Chinese is 生物工程學. biotechnology means: The use of living things, especially microbes, in industry, farming, medicine and other technical fields.
How do you pronounce 生物工程學?
"biotechnology" in Chinese is 生物工程學, pronounced "shēng wù gōng chéng xué".
How do you use "biotechnology" in a sentence?
Example: "Biotechnology uses tiny microbes to make foods like yogurt and some kinds of medicine." In Chinese, "biotechnology" is 生物工程學.
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