biotech

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Biotechnology.
  2. A company specializing in biotechnology, or stock in such a company.

Pronunciation

/ˈbaɪəʊˌtɛk/ /ˈbaɪoʊˌtɛk/

Word forms

biotech biotechs

Etymology

Clipping of biotechnology. Analyzable as bio- (“biological”) + tech (“technology”) or as a clipped compound, bio(logical) tech(nology).

Derived words

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