biotechnology

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the branch of molecular biology that studies the use of microorganisms to perform specific industrial processes
  2. noun the branch of engineering science in which biological science is used to study the relation between workers and their environments

Etymology

From bio- + technology.

In classic literature

Synonyms

biotech

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