biofact

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. a biological artefact, not altered by human hands; e.g. a seed, or an uncarved wooden roof beam.
  2. A hybrid of an artefact and a living entity, or between concepts of nature and technology.

Word forms

biofact biofacts

Etymology

Blend of bio- + artifact.

Synonyms

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