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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The biggest issue the biomaterials space continues to face is growth—not just the petri dish kind.
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 30 Dec. 2024
The potential climate impact of Origin’s biomaterials technology is astounding.
—Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Despite its investment uncertainties, Origin’s biomaterials technology is so compelling and its leadership has displayed such grit that it cannot be ignored.
—Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Lori Miller Kase November 13, 2018 Startups worldwide convert refuse into energy, biomaterials, and more food.
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 30 Dec. 2024
The potential climate impact of Origin’s biomaterials technology is astounding.
—Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Despite its investment uncertainties, Origin’s biomaterials technology is so compelling and its leadership has displayed such grit that it cannot be ignored.
—Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Lori Miller Kase November 13, 2018 Startups worldwide convert refuse into energy, biomaterials, and more food.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 25 Nov. 2024
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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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