biomimetics

== English == === Etymology === From bio- +‎ mimetics. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˌbaɪəʊmɪˈmɛtɪks/ === Noun === biomimetics (uncountable) The study of the structure and function of living things as models for the creation of materials or products by reverse engineering. ==== Synonyms ==== bionics biomimesis biomimicry ==== Related terms ==== bioengineering biomimetic bion biotechnology ==== Translations ====