What does "biomimetics" mean?

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

How do you pronounce "biomimetics"?

Pronounced //ˌbaɪəʊmɪˈmɛtɪks//.

/ˌbaɪəʊmɪˈmɛtɪks/ noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

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

From bio- + mimetics.