noun
Uncommon
biotech
BEYE-oh-tehk
Biotech (noun) means Biotechnology, the use of living organisms or biological processes to develop products, especially in medicine and agriculture. Example: “The university has a strong biotech research program.”
noun
1
Biotechnology, the use of living organisms or biological processes to develop products, especially in medicine and agriculture.
"The university has a strong biotech research program."
2
A company that specialises in biotechnology, or its stock.
"A lot of people invested in biotechs back in the ’90s."
"Investors piled into the biotech after its drug trial succeeded."
"I’m planning to work in biotech after college."
How to use biotech
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishShort for biotechnology — using biology to build products like drugs or crops — or a company that does that.
Common pairings
biotech company
biotech firm
biotech stock
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- biotechs
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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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