Glossary
acetate
A chemical formed from reactions with acetic acid.
allotrope
A distinct form of an allotropic element, which can exist in different forms depending on molecular structure. For example, diamond and graphite are two allotropes of carbon.
anisotropy
Having different physical or visual properties along different axes.
antimicrobial
Capable of killing or inhibiting the growth of micro-organisms.
biomimicry
The deliberate imitation of biological processes in the solving of engineering or other complex problems.
bioplastic
Plastic derived from renewable sources such as vegetable fats, starch, proteins or microbes.
brogueing
Punching a pattern of holes into a material such as leather, as in brogue shoes.
bse
Bovine spongiform encephalopathy. ...
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