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bio·tech·nol·o·gy
 biotechnology
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- pronunciation:
- baI
o
tek
nal
ji
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noun |
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the use of living organisms, esp. cells and bacteria, to create useful products.
Scientists use biotechnology to produce new antibiotics. |
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| derivation: |
biotechnological (adj.) |
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