ALL meanings of biotechnology
bi·o·tech·nol·o·gy
B b - uncountable noun biotechnology Biotechnology is the use of living parts such as cells or bacteria in industry and technology. 3
- noun biotechnology (in industry) the technique of using microorganisms, such as bacteria, to perform chemical processing, such as waste recycling, or to produce other materials, such as beer and wine, cheese, antibiotics, and (using genetic engineering) hormones, vaccines, etc 3
- noun biotechnology the use of the data and techniques of engineering and technology for the study and solution of problems concerning living organisms 3
- noun biotechnology the use of living organisms or other biological systems in the manufacture of drugs or other products or for environmental management, as in waste recycling: includes the use of bioreactors in manufacturing, microorganisms to degrade oil slicks or organic waste, genetically engineered bacteria to produce human hormones, and monoclonal antibodies to identify antigens. 1
- noun biotechnology using living things to develop products 1
- noun biotechnology The use of living organisms (especially microorganisms) in industrial, agricultural, medical and other technological applications. 0
- noun biotechnology The application of the principles and practices of engineering and technology to the life sciences. 0