Biotech

/baɪˈtɛk/
nounIntermediateLoanword from EnglishBiotech
💻Technology
technical

The application of biological systems, living organisms, or derivatives thereof, to make or modify products or processes for specific use, particularly in medicine, agriculture, and industry.

Biotech-Firmen entwickeln neue Medikamente.

Biotech companies develop new drugs.

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Often used in the context of genetic engineering, pharmaceuticals, and bioinformatics.

💼Business
Business

A company or industry involved in biotechnology.

Sie arbeitet in der Biotech-Industrie.

She works in the biotech industry.

💡

Commonly used in financial and business contexts.

Collocations

Biotech-Unternehmenbiotech companyBiotech-Produktebiotech productsBiotech-Branchebiotech industry

Synonyms

Related Phrases

Biotech-Boomphrase
a rapid growth in the biotech industry

💡Pro Tip

Usage in German

In German, 'Biotech' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, while 'Biotechnologie' is more technical.

Gold Rule

Capitalization

In German, 'Biotech' is capitalized as a noun, following German grammar rules.

📖Word Origin

From English 'biotech,' a blend of 'biology' and 'technology.'

📝Usage Notes

In German, 'Biotech' is often used as a noun to refer to the industry or technology, while 'Biotechnologie' is the more formal term for the scientific field.

Word Breakdown

Bio
life
prefix
+
tech
technology
suffix
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