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Biomimetik

/bioˈmiːtɪk/
biomimicry

Die Biomimetik untersucht, wie Naturphänomene in technische Lösungen übertragen werden können.

Biomimetics studies how natural phenomena can be transferred into technical solutions.


Engineering
technical

The study and application of methods and systems found in nature to solve complex human problems, particularly in engineering and technology.

Ingenieure nutzen die Biomimetik, um energieeffiziente Gebäude zu entwerfen.

Engineers use biomimetics to design energy-efficient buildings.

Often applied in sustainable design, robotics, and materials science.

Collocations

Biomimetik in der Architekturbiomimetics in architecturebiomimetische Lösungenbiomimetic solutions

Synonyms

BionikBiomimikry

Related Phrases

Natur als Vorbildphrase
nature as a model

Pro Tip

Common Applications

Biomimetics is widely used in designing wind turbines (inspired by whale fins) and water-repellent surfaces (inspired by lotus leaves).

Gold Rule

Key Principle

Biomimetics focuses on efficiency and sustainability by learning from nature's time-tested solutions.

Word Origin

From Greek 'bios' (life) + 'mimesis' (imitation), referring to the imitation of natural processes.

Usage Notes

Commonly used in scientific and engineering contexts to describe nature-inspired innovation.

Word Breakdown

Bio-
life
prefix
+
-mimetik
imitation
suffix
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