biotech en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈbaɪəʊˌtɛk/ (UK)
- /ˈbaɪoʊˌtɛk/ (General-American)
Etymology
Clipping of biotechnology. Analyzable as bio- (“biological”) + tech (“technology”) or as a clipped compound, bio(logical) tech(nology).
Meanings
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(uncountable) Biotechnology.
I’m planning to work in biotech after college.
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(countable) A company specializing in biotechnology, or stock in such a company.
A lot of people invested in biotechs back in the ’90s.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| biotechs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
agrotech · ecotech · agribiotech · electrotech · infotech