biotech
/ˈbaɪoʊˌtɛk/
noun
- The use of living cells, bacteria, or biological processes to make products or solve problems, especially in medicine, agriculture, and industry.
- She works for a biotech company that develops vaccines.
- Many farmers use biotech crops that are resistant to pests.
- Biotech has led to new treatments for genetic diseases.
- A company or industry involved in biotechnology.
- Investors are pouring money into biotech startups.
- Several biotechs are competing to create a cure for the disease.
- The biotech sector has grown rapidly over the past decade.
Synonyms
adjective
- Relating to biotechnology.
- Biotech research requires strict safety protocols.
- The biotech lab is equipped with advanced gene-editing tools.
- She earned a degree in biotech engineering.