genetically-modifiedgeˌnetically-ˈmodified abbreviation GM adjectiveadjFARMING genetically-modified foods and plants have had their GENETIC (=the materials that control the development of particular qualities) structure changed so that they are not affected by certain diseases or harmful insectsConsumers are turning their backs on genetically-modified ingredients, and demanding organic products.
It became the first store to refuse to stock genetically-modified produce.