biofact

noun — 2 senses

biofact

noun

Etymology 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

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