lab-grown — Produced or cultivated in a laboratory rather than through natural biological processes, especially referring to meat, diamonds, or tissue.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Produced or cultivated in a laboratory rather than through natural biological processes, especially referring to meat, diamonds, or tissue.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlæb.ɡroʊn/
Example Sentences
- My vegetarian friend still won't eat lab-grown meat because she says it's 'still meat, just from a weird science fair.'
- Lab-grown diamonds are chemically identical to natural ones, but they cost significantly less.
- In the future, we might buy lab-grown organs the way we buy spare parts for a car.
lab-grown
ADJECTIVE[/ˈlæb.ɡroʊn/]
Produced or cultivated in a laboratory rather than through natural biological processes, especially referring to meat, diamonds, or tissue.
The chef proudly serves a juicy lab-grown steak to curious diners.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
This is a modern English compound formed from 'lab' (short for laboratory) and 'grown' (past participle of grow), emerging in the late 20th century with advances in biotechnology. The term describes organisms or materials cultivated artificially in laboratory settings rather than occurring naturally. It has become increasingly common with the development of cultured meat and synthetic diamond industries.
Breakdown
lab (laboratory, shortened) + grown (past participle of grow, meaning cultivated or developed). The hyphenated compound directly describes items produced through laboratory cultivation rather than natural processes.
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📝Examples
“My vegetarian friend still won't eat lab-grown meat because she says it's 'still meat, just from a weird science fair.'”
“Lab-grown diamonds are chemically identical to natural ones, but they cost significantly less.”
“In the future, we might buy lab-grown organs the way we buy spare parts for a car.”
“He proposed with a lab-grown diamond ring, joking that his love was real even if the diamond wasn't 'from the earth.'”
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