bio-inspired
adjectiveUK /ˌbaɪəʊ ɪnˈspaɪəd/
US /ˌbaɪoʊ ɪnˈspaɪərd/
Made by copying good ideas from nature.
The sticky tape is bio-inspired by the way gecko feet grip walls.
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2. Designed by looking at how plants or animals solve a problem.
The bio-inspired robot moves like a real crab.
3. Using shapes or patterns found in living things.
Her bio-inspired dress had patterns like fish scales.
4. Coming from the study of living things to make new tools.
Scientists made a bio-inspired glue after studying mussels.