biosafety

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

noun

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

Origin of biosafety

First recorded in 1975–80; bio- + safety

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British Dictionary definitions for biosafety

biosafety
/ (ˌbaɪəʊˈseɪftɪ) /

noun

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