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   Biomimetics
   The design of systems, materials, and their functionality to mimic nature. Current examples include layering of materials to achieve the hardness of an abalone shell or understanding why spider silk is stronger than steel.
   Found op http://www.nano.org.uk/nano/glossary.htm
   
   
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   biomimetics
   1. <chemistry> A synthetic, chemical substance that performs some of the functions of a biological molecule. ... 2. <study> A branch of biology that uses biological systems as a model to develop synthetic systems. ... (21 Mar 1998) ...
   Found op http://www.mondofacto.com/facts/dictionary?biomimetics
   
   
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   biomimetics
   biomimetics A branch of biology that uses information from biological systems to develop synthetic systems.
   Found op http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/1313/
   
   
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   Biomimetics
   Biomimetics is the study of the structure and function of biological systems as models for the design and engineering of materials and machines. It is widely regarded as being synonymous with biomimicry, biomimesis, biognosis and similar to biologically inspired design. ==History== The term biomime...
   Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biomimetics
   
   

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