biotech
Definition
Noun: 1. The application of biological organisms, systems, or processes in technology and industry: This term refers to the field that uses living things, especially microorganisms, cells, and biological molecules, to develop products and technologies. It is a shortened, informal form of "biotechnology." 2. The industry or commercial sector based on this science: "Biotech" can also refer to the collective business and commercial activities involved in applying biological science.
Usage
- As a subject or field of study: Use "biotech" to talk about the scientific discipline.
- As an industry or sector: Use "biotech" to refer to companies, investments, or the commercial market in this area.
- Note: "Biotech" is commonly used in informal, business, and journalistic contexts. In formal scientific writing, "biotechnology" is preferred.
Examples
- Referring to the field:
- She decided to pursue a career in biotech after her biology degree.
- The university has a strong biotech research program focused on sustainable agriculture.
- Referring to the industry:
- Investors are showing great interest in the biotech sector this year.
- Several new biotech startups were founded to develop novel medical therapies.
Advanced Usage
- "Biotech" as an attributive noun (used like an adjective): It is often placed before another noun to describe something related to this field.
- He works for a biotech firm. (He works for a biotechnology company.)
- The conference discussed biotech innovations in vaccine development.
Variants and Related Words
- Biotechnology (n): The full, formal term for the field.
- Modern biotechnology includes genetic engineering and cell culture techniques.
- Biotechnological (adj): Relating to biotechnology.
- The biotechnological approach solved the manufacturing problem.
- Biotechnologist (n): A scientist or expert working in biotechnology.
Synonyms
- Biotechnology: The direct, formal synonym.
- Biological engineering: A related field focusing on the application of engineering principles to biological systems.
Related Phrases
- Biotech revolution: Refers to the significant impact and rapid advancement of biotechnology.
- The biotech revolution has transformed modern medicine.
- Biotech crops/plants: Plants that have been genetically modified using biotechnology.
- The debate over biotech crops continues in many countries.
Noun
-
the branch of molecular biology that studies the use of microorganisms to perform specific industrial processes
-
biotechnology produced genetically altered bacteria that solved the problem
-
Khám phá thêm
Các từ liên quan
Từ đồng nghĩa
Từ gần giống
Từ chứa "biotech"
