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GMO
GMO (adj) means describing a plant, animal, or other organism whose DNA has been deliberately altered using genetic engineering. Example: “The label confirmed the corn syrup came from GMO corn.”
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Describing a plant, animal, or other organism whose DNA has been deliberately altered using genetic engineering.
"The label confirmed the corn syrup came from GMO corn."
"Several countries require GMO ingredients to be clearly labelled on packaging."
How to use GMO
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes food or crops that have had their genes directly edited in a lab, rather than being bred naturally.
Common mistake
GMO is technically an abbreviation for "genetically modified organism" (a noun), but it is very commonly used as an adjective, as in "GMO-free."
Common pairings
GMO crops
GMO-free
non-GMO
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Frequently asked questions
What does “GMO” mean?
The word “GMO” means describing a plant, animal, or other organism whose DNA has been deliberately altered using genetic engineering. In plain terms, describes food or crops that have had their genes directly edited in a lab, rather than being bred naturally.
How do you use “GMO” in a sentence?
Here is “GMO” used in a sentence: “The label confirmed the corn syrup came from GMO corn.”
What part of speech is “GMO”?
“GMO” is an adjective.
Is “GMO” a common word?
“GMO” is an uncommon word in modern English.
