Biotech: meaning, definitions and examples

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biotech

[ ˈbaɪəʊtɛk ]

Noun

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science

Biotech is the use of living organisms or biological systems to create products or solve problems. It involves the manipulation of DNA, proteins, and other molecules to develop new technologies.

Synonyms

biotechnology.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
biotech	Best suited for informal contexts and often used as a shorthand when talking about the biotech industry. He's working at a startup in biotech The biotech sector is growing rapidly
biotechnology	Appropriate for formal, scientific, and technical discussions and when emphasizing the full scope of the field. The symposium on biotechnology attracted leading scientists from around the world Biotechnology has the potential to revolutionize medicine

Word

Description / Examples

biotech

Best suited for informal contexts and often used as a shorthand when talking about the biotech industry.

He's working at a startup in biotech
The biotech sector is growing rapidly

biotechnology

Appropriate for formal, scientific, and technical discussions and when emphasizing the full scope of the field.

The symposium on biotechnology attracted leading scientists from around the world
Biotechnology has the potential to revolutionize medicine

Examples of usage

Biotech companies are working on developing new drugs to treat diseases.
The field of biotech has made significant advancements in agriculture and medicine.
Biotech research focuses on improving the quality of life through innovative solutions.

Translations

Translations of the word "biotech" in other languages:

🇵🇹 biotecnologia

🇮🇳 बायोटेक

🇩🇪 Biotechnologie

🇮🇩 bioteknologi

🇺🇦 біотехнологія

🇵🇱 biotechnologia

🇯🇵 バイオテクノロジー

🇫🇷 biotechnologie

🇪🇸 biotecnología

🇹🇷 biyoteknoloji

🇰🇷 생명공학

🇸🇦 التكنولوجيا الحيوية

🇨🇿 biotechnologie

🇸🇰 biotechnológia

🇨🇳 生物技术

🇸🇮 biotehnologija

🇮🇸 líftækni

🇰🇿 биотехнология

🇬🇪 ბიოტექნოლოგია

🇦🇿 biotexnologiya

🇲🇽 biotecnología

Etymology

The term 'biotech' originated in the 1970s as a short form of 'biotechnology'. It emerged as a distinct field of science combining biology and technology to create new products and processes. The rapid growth of biotech industries in the late 20th century led to breakthroughs in medicine, agriculture, and environmental science.

See also: bio, biography, biologic, biologist, biology, biosphere, biota.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,149, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.

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