biomimetics

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The study of the structure and function of living things as models for the creation of materials or products by reverse engineering.

Pronunciation

/ˌbaɪəʊmɪˈmɛtɪks/

Word forms

biomimetics

Etymology

From bio- + mimetics.

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