biomimicry

noun
UK: /ˌbaɪ.oʊˈmɪm.ɪ.kri/
US: /ˌbaɪ.oʊˈmɪm.ɪ.kri/

  1. The design and production of new technologies and solutions inspired by nature's systems.

    1. Biomimicry helps to make new things based on nature. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company uses biomimicry to develop more efficient solar panels inspired by leaves. [ ] [ ]

  2. The practice of examining and imitating nature's designs and processes to solve human problems.

    1. Biomimicry helps solve problems using nature's ideas. [ ] [ ]
    2. Researchers are exploring biomimicry to create stronger, yet lighter, building materials that copy bone structure. [ ] [ ]
biomimicry adjective

  1. Relating to or using designs and processes taken from nature.

    1. This design is biomimicry, as it copies a leaf. [ ] [ ]
    2. The architectural firm specializes in biomimicry designs for sustainable buildings. [ ] [ ]

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The word "biomimicry" in English means: The design and production of new technologies and solutions inspired by nature's systems., The practice of examining and imitating nature's designs and processes to solve human problems..

The phonetic transcription of "biomimicry" is /ˌbaɪ.oʊˈmɪm.ɪ.kri/ in British English and /ˌbaɪ.oʊˈmɪm.ɪ.kri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "biomimicry": "Biomimicry helps to make new things based on nature.". More examples on the page.