1. The plural form of bioprospecting; systematic searches for useful biological compounds or genetic material from natural organisms, especially in biodiversity hotspots, for commercial or scientific development.
Usage: Usually used in plural or as a mass noun in scientific and environmental contexts; Often associated with pharmaceutical, agricultural, and biotechnology industries

Examples

• Bioprospectings in tropical rainforests have led to the discovery of several promising cancer-fighting compounds.
• The pharmaceutical company funded multiple bioprospectings expeditions to identify new antibiotic sources.
• Ethical bioprospectings require benefit-sharing agreements with indigenous communities.
• Recent bioprospectings efforts have focused on marine organisms in coral reef ecosystems.
• Researchers conducting bioprospectings must obtain permits and follow environmental regulations.
• Bioprospectings have yielded valuable insights into traditional plant-based medicines.