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biomaterials

biomaterials is the plural of biomaterial.

Meaning of biomaterial

Noun

biomaterial (plural biomaterials)

  1. A nonviable, biocompatible material used in a medical device, intended to interact with biological systems or to evaluate, treat, augment, or replace any tissue, organ, or function of the body.
    • Gong believes the fiber-reinforced hydrogel could be used to create biomaterials, such as artificial organs and prostheses, able to endure everyday wear-and-tear.2017 July 16, Jenny Marc, Katy Scott, “Revolutionary gel is five times stronger than steel”, in CNN, archived from the original on 02 Jul 2025

Questions about biomaterials

What is biomaterials the plural of?
Biomaterials is the plural of biomaterial.

Words near biomaterials in the dictionary

  1. biomarks
  2. biomass
  3. biomasses
  4. biomat
  5. biomaterial
  6. biomaterials
  7. biomathematical
  8. biomathematically
  9. biomathematician
  10. biomathematicians
  11. biomathematics

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