Biomimetics or biomimicry is the imitation of the models, systems, and elements of nature for the purpose of solving complex human problems. The terms biomimetics and biomimicry come from βίος (bios), life, and μίμησις (mīmēsis), imitation, from μιμεῖσθαι (mīmeisthai), to imitate, from μῖμος (mimos), actor. A closely ...
Found on
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/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 on
http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20741
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 on
http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
biomimetics A branch of biology that uses information from biological systems to develop synthetic systems.
Found on
http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/1313/
No exact match found.
