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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBiotechnologie
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Biotechnologie
"Biotechnologie ist ein schnell wachsendes Forschungsfeld."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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The exploitation of biological processes for industrial and other purposes, especially the genetic manipulation of microorganisms for the production of antibiotics, hormones, etc.
"Advances in biotechnology have revolutionized the pharmaceutical industry."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'biotechnology' is derived from the combination of the Greek word 'bios', meaning 'life', and 'techne', meaning 'art' or 'skill'. It emerged in the early 20th century as scientific advancements began to harness biological processes for industrial and medical applications.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Biotechnology"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Biotechnology" is said worldwide
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biotechnologie
Transliteration: biotechnologie
"La biotechnologie offre de nouvelles solutions pour l'agriculture."
Biotechnologie
Transliteration: Biotechnologie
"Biotechnologie ist ein schnell wachsendes Forschungsfeld."
biotecnologia
Transliteration: biotecnologia
"La biotecnologia è fondamentale per la medicina moderna."
biotecnología
Transliteration: biotecnología
"La biotecnología aplicada mejora la producción de cultivos."
biotecnologia
Transliteration: biotecnologia
"A biotecnologia desempenha um papel crucial na sustentabilidade."
जैव प्रौद्योगिकी
Transliteration: jaiv praudyogiki
"जैव प्रौद्योगिकी ने चिकित्सा क्षेत्र में कई नए रास्ते खोले हैं।"
生物技术
Transliteration: shēngwù jìshù
"生物技术在现代医学中应用广泛。"
생명공학
Transliteration: saengmyeonggonghak
"생명공학은 미래의 핵심 산업 중 하나입니다."
バイオテクノロジー
Transliteration: baiotekunorojī
"バイオテクノロジーの進歩により医療が大きく変わった。"
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