biofact
nounEtymology Blend of bio- + artifact.
1
Archaeology, History, Human sciences, Sciences a biological artefact, not altered by human hands; e.g. a seed, or an uncarved wooden roof beam.
2
Human sciences, Philosophy, Sciences, Social science, Sociology A hybrid of an artefact and a living entity, or between concepts of nature and technology.
- Synonyms
- ecofact