biomaterial

noun

bio·​ma·​te·​ri·​al ˌbī-ō-mə-ˈtir-ē-əl 

: a natural or synthetic material (such as a metal or polymer) that is suitable for introduction into living tissue especially as part of a medical device (such as an artificial joint)

Examples of biomaterial in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After years of biomaterials research and laboratory iterations, his team developed the surface architecture that became SmoothSilk. — Emma Sandler, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Materials science company Balena is exploring whether its flexible biomaterial could provide stretch and support in intimate apparel while reducing the category’s reliance on elastane, nylon, foams and other synthetic components. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026

For a biomaterials scientist, that manufacturing process may be as impressive as the fiber. — Aliasger K. Salem, The Conversation, 4 Aug. 2026

Founded in 2016 by chemist Francesco Merlino, the Stella McCartney collaborator positioned its technology at the intersection of green chemistry, agriculture and materials innovation, transforming agricultural residues into high-value biomaterials. — Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 12 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for biomaterial

• arterial
• bacterial
• ethereal
• funereal
• imperial
• material
• sidereal
• venereal
• antibacterial
• mycobacterial
• cereal
• virial

Medical Definition

biomaterial

noun

bio·​ma·​te·​ri·​al ˌbī-ō-mə-ˈtir-ē-əl 

: a natural or synthetic material (as a polymer or metal) that is suitable for introduction into living tissue especially as part of a medical device (as an artificial heart valve or joint)