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genetically modified

British pronunciation/dʒɛnˈɛtɪkli mˈɒdɪfˌaɪd/
American pronunciation/dʒɛnˈɛɾɪkli mˈɑːdɪfˌaɪd/
genetically modified
[ADJECTIVE]
1

having had an altered genetic structure in order to serve a particular purpose, such as being more resistant to disease, bearing more fruit, etc.

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1Soy sauce According to a study published in Science Direct in 2016, 82% of all grown soybeans are genetically modified.
2We now have genetically modified seed.
3No drugs and also no gene-modified material No genetically modified seeds go in here?
4Canola oil is genetically modified and has a high smoke point.
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