biotechnology

名词 n.
中文释义
英 /ˈbaɪəʊˌtɛk.nɒl.əʊ.dʒi/   

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. The use of living organisms (especially microorganisms) in industrial, agricultural, medical and other technological applications. uncountable,usually
    — Japan's strength lies in more traditional biotechnology such as fermentation.
  2. The application of the principles and practices of engineering and technology to the life sciences. uncountable,usually
    — Agricultural biotechnology comprises a collection of scientific techniques, including genetic engineering, that are used to modify and improve plants, animals and microorganisms for human profit. Agricultural biotechnologies are not a substitute for conventional plant and animal breeding, but can be a powerful complement to improving the efficiency and sustainability of agricultural production.
  3. genetic engineering uncountable,usually

词形变化

biotechnologies plural

词汇关系

衍生词
agribiotechnology agrobiotechnology biotech biotechnological cryobiotechnology nanobiotechnology photobiotechnology prebiotechnology
相关词
bioengineering biomimetics biomodification bionics genetic engineering

词源

Etymology tree
Proto-Indo-European *gʷeyh₃-der.
Ancient Greek βῐ́ος (bĭ́os)
Ancient Greek βῐο- (bĭo-)der.
English bio-
English technology
English biotechnology
From bio- + technology.
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