biotech /; AmE / adjective, noun (informal)

■ adjective [only before noun]

relating to biotechnology:

a biotech company/firm/group

the patenting of biotech drugs

investment in the biotech sector

■ noun

1 [U]

biotechnology:

The company is investing heavily in biotech.

2 [C]

a biotechnology company:

Many biotechs become profitable through a single successful drug.

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