biotechnical
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a word derived from
biotechnology.
biotechnologynounthe use of living organisms or other biological systems in the manufacture of drugs or other products or for environmental management, as in waste recycling: includes the use of bioreactors in manufacturing, microorganisms to degrade oil slicks or organic waste, genetically engineered bacteria to produce human hormones, and monoclonal antibodies to identify antigens.
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“Behind every software engineer and creative industry executive and biotechnical scientist is an army of nannies, gardeners and food-service workers, who are also part of our economy. But they’re not thriving in our economy.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2022
“There are still many unknown risks from deploying untested biotechnical and geoengineering technologies.”
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 11, 2022
“We cannot allow U.S. commodities, technologies, and software that support medical science and biotechnical innovation to be diverted toward uses contrary to U.S. national security,” Ms. Raimondo said.
From New York Times ● Dec. 16, 2021
A partially decayed corpse revived for the purpose of symbolizing nuclear war, capitalism, consumerism, the exotic other, human cruelty, solipsism, biotechnical advances, teens, or the desire for surefire movie deals.
From The Verge ● Aug. 5, 2015
He said SpectraGenetics officials learned about crowdfunding during a bus trip to a state biotechnical conference in October with scientists and students.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 2, 2015