Added 9 October 2026
biotech
/ˈbaɪəʊˌtɛk/ noun
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about biotech at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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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
Origin
Clipping of biotechnology. Analyzable as bio- (“biological”) + tech (“technology”) or as a clipped compound, bio(logical) tech(nology).
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