biosafety

American  

[bahy-oh-sayf-tee] / ˌbaɪ oʊˈseɪf ti /

noun

1. the maintenance of safe conditions in biological research to prevent harm to workers, nonlaboratory organisms, or the environment.

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biosafety British  

/ ˌbaɪəʊˈseɪftɪ /

noun

1. the precautions taken to control the cultivation and distribution of genetically modified crops and products

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Etymology

Origin of biosafety

First recorded in 1975–80; bio- + safety

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Example Sentences

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biosafety

“They had almost no biosafety equipment; they worked on simple tables in the labs, with no gloveboxes or full protective suits. In some cases,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

According to the researchers, this rapid expansion makes strong biosafety measures more important than ever.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 6, 2026

If an academic researcher proposes an experiment that would make a bacterium resistant to drugs, for example, the university’s biosafety committee must report the work to the funding agency and submit a risk mitigation plan.

From Science Magazine ● May 7, 2024

“I think countries need to start preparing for the response efforts that’s needed for ... big biosafety concerns,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 25, 2024

You fund research in biosafety, A.I., and asteroid defense, but you’re also a market maker in cryptocurrency.

From Slate ● Aug. 5, 2023

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