bioprospector

English

Etymology

bio- +‎ prospector

Noun

bioprospector (plural bioprospectors)

1. One who engages in bioprospecting.
   • 2008 January 1, Andrew Downie, “On a Remote Path to Cures”, New York Times:

     So-called bioprospectors can make their fortunes by bringing those advantages to the attention of companies who identify the plant’s active compound and use it as a base ingredient for new products that they patent.