Added 9 October 2026
biotechnology
/ˌbaɪ.əʊˌtɛkˈnɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ noun
In Latin: biotechnologia Wiktionary
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about biotechnology at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- The use of living organisms (especially microorganisms) in industrial, agricultural, medical and other technological applications.
- The application of the principles and practices of engineering and technology to the life sciences.
- genetic engineering