biocomputer en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *gʷeyh₃-der. Ancient Greek βῐ́ος (bĭ́os) Ancient Greek βῐο- (bĭo-)der. English bio- Latin computō Latin computārelbor. French computerbor. English compute English -er English computer English biocomputer From bio- + computer.
Meanings
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Any of several proposed systems using DNA, proteins, or other biological materials to perform data processing (in synthetic biology).
These prototype biocomputers use slime moulds to solve a range of geometrical problems.
2020, Merlin Sheldrake, Entangled Life, page 71:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| biocomputers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |