| technology transfer | The process of converting scientific findings from research laboratoriesinto useful products by the commercial sector. (09 Oct 1997) |
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| educational technology | Systematic identification, development, organization, or utilization of educational resources and the management of these processes. It is occasionally used also in a more limited sense to describe the use of equipment-oriented techniques or audiovisual aids in educational settings. (12 Dec 1998) |
| embryo technology | Refers to the manipulation of mammalian embryos, for example, cloning, embryo splitting, in vitro fertilization, artificial insemination, gamete and embryo storage. (14 Nov 1997) |
| environmental assessment | (EA) A public document that analyzes a proposed federal action for the possibility of significant environmental impacts. The analysis is required by NEPA. If the environmental impacts will be significant, the federal agency must then prepare an environmental impact statement. (05 Dec 1998) |
| food technology | The application of knowledge to the food industry. (12 Dec 1998) |