noun
- Minerals produced or accumulated by living organisms, such as calcium carbonate in shells, bones, or teeth.
Usage: Plural form; used in geology, biology, and materials science; Often refers to inorganic crystalline substances formed through biological processes
Examples
- Seashells are composed of biominerals like aragonite and calcite.
- The study of biominerals helps scientists understand how organisms build strong structures.
- Coral reefs are built from biominerals secreted by tiny marine animals.
- Bone is a composite material containing biominerals and organic proteins.
- Researchers are developing new materials inspired by natural biominerals found in nature.