0 a substance that is naturally produced, for example by plants or insects, and can be used as a material for making things or as fuel: --
Biomaterials are substances (including polymers, metals, ceramics, and composites) that are produced synthetically or biologically for use in the treatment or management of a disease, condition, or injury.
Bone filling materials include hydroxyapatite (calcium phosphate ceramic used as a biomaterial).
Farms can grow profit-making biofuels and biomaterials instead of loss-making crops.
She is a technical expert in the biomaterials group where she specializes in researching natural fibers and bio-resins.
If burned to produce electricity, this amount of biomaterial could replace about 15 million tons of coal.