Meaning & use
biotechnology
The use of living organisms or biological processes to develop products and technologies.
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Biotechnology companies are engineering bacteria that can break down plastic waste more quickly.
Advances in biotechnology have made it possible to produce insulin using modified yeast cells.
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Biotechnology spans fields from agriculture to medicine, so context usually clarifies which application is meant.
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