biotechnology
noun [ U or C ]
uk/ˌbaɪəʊtekˈnɒlədʒi/ usplural biotechnologies (also informal biotech) PRODUCTION
the use of living things, especially cells and bacteria, in industrial processes:
They are active in the field of biotechnology.
It is the world's largest biotechnology organization.
biotechnological
adjective (also informal biotech)
biotechnological innovations