GMO

noun, adj — 3 senses

GMO

noun
1

Abbreviation, Initialism Initialism of genetically modified organism.

2

Specifically Genetically modified food.

GMO

adj
1

Broadly Genetically modified.

  • About 93 percent of the soybeans grown in the United States are GMO.2012, Dee McCaffrey, The Science of Skinny, →ISBN:
  • Since 85 to 95% of these crops are GMO, it is safe to assume – unless provided proper certification – that “normal” dairy products contain GMO ingredients in one form or another.2014, Alain Braux, GMO 101: A Practical Guide, →ISBN, page 184:
1 more example
  • Contains at least 70% organic ingredients and the rest of the product cannot be GMO, irradiated, or grown with sewage sludge2015, Cheryl J. Baldwin, The 10 Principles of Food Industry Sustainability, →ISBN, page 27:
Related terms
GEO

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