How to Pronounce "transgenic"
word
ˌtɹænzˈdʒɛnɪk
tranz-JEN-ik
tɹænsdʒˈɛnɪk
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Definition
Describes a living organism, such as a plant or animal, that has genes from another species added to its DNA using biotechnology.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌtɹænzˈdʒɛnɪk
British English
tɹænsdʒˈɛnɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
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tranz-JEN-ik
UK
trans-JEN-ik
Listen in Context
A transgenic tomato can stay fresh longer than normal tomatoes.
Scientists made a transgenic mouse to study disease.
Rice became transgenic after it was given a gene from another plant.
Some people are worried about eating transgenic foods, but others think they're safe.