HyperDic: biotechnology

English > 2 senses of the word biotechnology:
NOUNcognitionbiotechnology, biotechthe branch of molecular biology that studies the use of microorganisms to perform specific industrial processes
cognitionbiotechnology, bioengineering, ergonomicsthe branch of engineering science in which biological science is used to study the relation between workers and their environments
biotechnology > pronunciation
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RhymesAgee ... zoology: 128 rhymes with jhiy...
English > biotechnology: 2 senses > noun 1, cognition
MeaningThe branch of molecular biology that studies the use of microorganisms to perform specific industrial processes.
Example"biotechnology produced genetically altered bacteria that solved the problem"
Synonymbiotech
NarrowerbioremediationThe branch of biotechnology that uses biological process to overcome environmental problems
genetic engineering, gene-splicing, recombinant DNA technologyThe technology of preparing recombinant DNA in vitro by cutting up DNA molecules and splicing together fragments from more than one organism
Broadermolecular biologyThe branch of biology that studies the structure and activity of macromolecules essential to life (and especially with their genetic role)
Spanishbiotecnología
Catalanbiotecnologia
English > biotechnology: 2 senses > noun 2, cognition
MeaningThe branch of engineering science in which biological science is used to study the relation between workers and their environments.
Synonymsbioengineering, ergonomics
Broaderengineering, engineering science, applied science, technologyThe discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems
Spanishbioingeniería, biotecnología, ergonomía
Catalanergonomia

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