biomimetics

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bio- +‎ mimetics

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  • IPA(key): /ˌbaɪəʊmɪˈmɛtɪks/

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biomimetics (uncountable)

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

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