biomimetics
biomimetics — noun
1. the study of how living things work, used to create human-made materials, device
the study of how living things work, used to create human-made materials, devices, or systems that copy useful ideas from nature
Engineers at Joon's lab use biomimetics to design quieter train noses.
pattern: use biomimetics to design
Aylin studied biomimetics after seeing how lotus leaves keep water off.
example of natural model: lotus leaves
The company turned to biomimetics when it wanted a stronger, lighter helmet.
Museum visitors learned how biomimetics inspired a wall that cools buildings.
Nkechi teaches biomimetics by comparing shark skin with swimwear fabric.
- biomimicry
very close term, often used when design copies a solution already seen in nature
- bionics
usually narrower and more focused on mechanical or electronic systems that copy body functions
- bio-inspired design
broader modern term that can include looser influence from nature
文法句型
use biomimetics to + verb
biomimetics in + field
用法筆記
Usually uncountable. It names a field of study or design method, not a single product, so people say 'use biomimetics in packaging' rather than 'a biomimetics'.