bio·mim·ic·ry
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Definition of biomimicry
: the imitation of natural biological designs or processes in engineering or invention : biomimetics
In 1948, while walking in the woods, Swiss engineer Georges de Mestral noticed how cockleburs stuck to his dog's coat. The result? Velcro: a paragon of biomimicry in practice.— Andy Isaacson, National Geographic Adventure, December 2007
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“Biomimicry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biomimicry. Accessed 2 Jul. 2022.
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