# biotechnology

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈbaɪəʊˌtɛk.nɒl.əʊ.dʒi/ · frequency rank #16,648

## Definitions
1. The use of living organisms (especially microorganisms) in industrial, agricultural, medical and other technological applications.
2. The application of the principles and practices of engineering and technology to the life sciences.
3. genetic engineering

## Etymology
From bio- + technology.

## Common misspellings (20)
`bbiotechnology`, `bioetchnology`, `biotcehnology`, `biotecchnology`, `biotechhnology`, `biotechnloogy`, `biotechnnology`, `biotechnolgoy`, `biotechnollogy`, `biotechnologgy`, `biotechnologyy`, `biotechnoloyg`, `biotechnoolgy`, `biotechonlogy`, `biotecnhology`, `biotehcnology`, `biottechnology`, `bitoechnology`, `boitechnology`, `ibotechnology`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/biotechnology