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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