biomaterial
noun
bio·ma·te·ri·al
ˌbī-ō-mə-ˈtir-ē-əl 
: a natural or synthetic material (such as a metal or polymer) that is suitable for introduction into living tissue especially as part of a medical device (such as an artificial joint)
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Her startup, based in Germany, uses artificial intelligence and biomaterials to prototype packaging that meets performance, price, and sustainability goals in one go.
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Marianne Lehnis, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
In fact, biomaterials startups pulled in $392 million during the first quarter of 2025 alone, per Net Zero Insights—underscoring that next-gen investors are coming back after a few quiet years.
—Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 7 July 2025
Researchers have been exploring recycling placentas, which are often thrown away after delivery, as a type of biomaterial to regrow wounded tissue in patients.
—Marley Dewey, The Conversation, 16 May 2025
Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering news from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 4 June 2025
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Marianne Lehnis, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
In fact, biomaterials startups pulled in $392 million during the first quarter of 2025 alone, per Net Zero Insights—underscoring that next-gen investors are coming back after a few quiet years.
—Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 7 July 2025
Researchers have been exploring recycling placentas, which are often thrown away after delivery, as a type of biomaterial to regrow wounded tissue in patients.
—Marley Dewey, The Conversation, 16 May 2025
Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering news from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 4 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for biomaterial
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biomaterial
noun
bio·ma·te·ri·al
ˌbī-ō-mə-ˈtir-ē-əl
: a natural or synthetic material (as a polymer or metal) that is suitable for introduction into living tissue especially as part of a medical device (as an artificial heart valve or joint)
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