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.

What is a synonym for "biomimetics"?

Common synonyms include: biomimesis, biomimicry, biomimicry, bionics, bionics.

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.

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