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(bi-o-tech-nol-o-gy) 6 syllables

Definition

noun. the use of living systems to develop products.

Example Sentence

Biotechnology uses microorganisms for industrial processes.

More Example Sentences

Biotechnology can improve crops and food safety.

Synonyms

genetic engineering; bioengineering; molecular biology

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Rhymes

  • anthology
  • apology
  • astrology
  • biology
  • chronology
  • cytology
  • doxology
  • ecology
  • ethnology
  • ethology
  • geology
  • graphology
  • histology
  • hymnology
  • limnology
  • morphology
  • mycology
  • mythology
  • neurology
  • oncology
  • ontology
  • otology
  • pathology
  • penology
  • petrology
  • pomology
  • psychology
  • seismology
  • serology
  • theology
  • urology
  • virology
  • zoology

  • anthropology
  • archaeology
  • archeology
  • cardiology
  • cosmetology
  • criminology
  • dermatology
  • egyptology
  • embryology
  • entomology
  • etiology
  • etymology
  • genealogy
  • gerontology
  • gynecology
  • ideology
  • immunology
  • methodology
  • mineralogy
  • numerology
  • ophthalmology
  • ornithology
  • pharmacology
  • physiology
  • radiology
  • rheumatology
  • scientology
  • sociology
  • terminology
  • toxicology
  • transtechnology

  • astrogeology
  • bacteriology
  • biotechnology
  • dendrochronology
  • endocrinology
  • epistemology
  • geomorphology
  • infotechnology
  • intertechnology
  • kinesiology
  • meteorology
  • microbiology
  • paleontology
  • polytechnology

  • anesthesiology
  • electrobiology
  • epidemiology

  • micropaleontology
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