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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries仿生学
Pronunciation / Transliteration: fǎng shēng xué
"仿生学为现代工程设计提供了许多创造性的灵感。"
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The study and imitation of the designs, systems, and elements of nature and living organisms for the purpose of solving complex human engineering problems.
"Biomimetics has inspired the creation of high-speed trains shaped like the beaks of kingfishers to reduce aerodynamic noise." - 2
The application of methods and systems found in nature to artificial engineering, architecture, and technology.
"Engineers are turning to biomimetics to design more efficient solar panels modeled after plant leaves."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Greek words 'bios' meaning life and 'mimesis' meaning imitation, combined with the adjectival suffix '-tic' and plural noun marker '-s'. Coined in the mid-20th century, the term evolved alongside advancements in materials science and nanotechnology to describe the systematic study of biological systems for human technological innovation.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Biomimetics" is said worldwide
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biomimétique
Transliteration: byo.mi.me.tɛk
"La biomimétique permet de concevoir des matériaux inspirés par la nature."
Biomimetik
Transliteration: bi.o.miˈmeː.tɪk
"Die Biomimetik verbindet Biologie und Technik auf innovative Weise."
biomimetica
Transliteration: bi.o.miˈmɛ.ti.ka
"La biomimetica studia i processi naturali per sviluppare nuove tecnologie."
biomimética
Transliteration: bi.o.miˈme.ti.ka
"La biomimética aplica soluciones de la naturaleza a la ingeniería moderna."
biomimética
Transliteration: bi.o.miˈmɛ.ti.kɐ
"A biomimética é fundamental para o desenvolvimento sustentável de produtos."
जैव अनुकरणिकी
Transliteration: jaiv anukaraniki
"जैव अनुकरणिकी प्रकृति से प्रेरणा लेकर नई तकनीकें विकसित करती है।"
仿生学
Transliteration: fǎng shēng xué
"仿生学为现代工程设计提供了许多创造性的灵感。"
생체모방공학
Transliteration: saeng-che-mo-bang-gong-hak
"생체모방공학은 자연의 원리를 공학 기술에 접목하는 분야입니다."
生物模倣
Transliteration: seibutsu mohō
"生物模倣技術は新しい素材開発に大きく貢献しています。"
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