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)
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This year, the Biden administration called on the federal government to assess the potential for biomaterials, including for plastics, fuels and medicines.
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Dieter Holger, WSJ, 17 Aug. 2023
The proposal also calls for bio-manufacturing facilities that could produce biomaterials; lab infrastructure to support biotech; and life sciences startups and workforce development and training.
—Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 14 Aug. 2023
The recall also may come as a shock to patients and physicians who assume biomaterial has been thoroughly vetted.
—Lizzy Lawrence, STAT, 11 Aug. 2023
By contrast, the Plant-Based 501 uses cotton sewing thread on a shrink-to-fit organic cotton denim, and Levi’s has collaborated with a range of U.S. biomaterials companies to create components that significantly reduce the petroleum percentage.
—Alison S. Cohn, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 July 2023
As a biomaterial in the polymer industry: Polyethylene is commonly used in plastic bags, films, and some types of plastic bottles.
—Alice Chi Phung, Discover Magazine, 19 July 2016
TômTex, a technology that plays in both those spaces, won Mills Fabrica’s 2020 TechStyle For Social Good award, and a sample is currently on display at the Fabrica (X) store as part of a half-year exhibit of biomaterials.
—Alden Wicker, WIRED, 22 Feb. 2023
Later, the researchers printed in situ living biomaterials on a glass surface inside an artificial colon.
—IEEE Spectrum, 22 Mar. 2023
Renewable biomaterials such as cellulose, silk, chitin, squid ring teeth and alginate offer low-carbon footprint alternatives to plastic.
—Melik Demirel, Forbes, 20 Apr. 2023
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Dieter Holger, WSJ, 17 Aug. 2023
The proposal also calls for bio-manufacturing facilities that could produce biomaterials; lab infrastructure to support biotech; and life sciences startups and workforce development and training.
—Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 14 Aug. 2023
The recall also may come as a shock to patients and physicians who assume biomaterial has been thoroughly vetted.
—Lizzy Lawrence, STAT, 11 Aug. 2023
By contrast, the Plant-Based 501 uses cotton sewing thread on a shrink-to-fit organic cotton denim, and Levi’s has collaborated with a range of U.S. biomaterials companies to create components that significantly reduce the petroleum percentage.
—Alison S. Cohn, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 July 2023
As a biomaterial in the polymer industry: Polyethylene is commonly used in plastic bags, films, and some types of plastic bottles.
—Alice Chi Phung, Discover Magazine, 19 July 2016
TômTex, a technology that plays in both those spaces, won Mills Fabrica’s 2020 TechStyle For Social Good award, and a sample is currently on display at the Fabrica (X) store as part of a half-year exhibit of biomaterials.
—Alden Wicker, WIRED, 22 Feb. 2023
Later, the researchers printed in situ living biomaterials on a glass surface inside an artificial colon.
—IEEE Spectrum, 22 Mar. 2023
Renewable biomaterials such as cellulose, silk, chitin, squid ring teeth and alginate offer low-carbon footprint alternatives to plastic.
—Melik Demirel, Forbes, 20 Apr. 2023
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First Known Use
1960, in the meaning defined above
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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)
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