biomimetics

American

[bahy-oh-mi-met-iks] / ˌbaɪ oʊ mɪˈmɛt ɪks /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

the study and development of synthetic systems that mimic the formation, function, or structure of biologically produced substances and materials and biological mechanisms and processes.

Other Word Forms

biomimetic

adjective

Example Sentences

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Patterns like this lead to new science but, in applications to biomimetics, they can also lead to improved technologies.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

To build a backbone for our biorobots, we’ve used a reverse-engineering technique called biomimetics.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2012

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