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biotechnology

noun

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Meaning

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The use of living organisms or their parts to create or modify products or processes, often for medical, agricultural, or industrial purposes.

Example Sentence

Biotechnology plays a crucial role in developing new medicines, improving crop yields, and creating sustainable energy sources.

Usage Note

Biotechnology is used across many industries to solve problems and create products. Examples include developing vaccines and disease treatments, engineering crops for better nutrition or pest resistance, creating biofuels, and using enzymes in detergents.