simulant

[ sim-yuh-luhnt ]

adjective

1. simulating; feigning; imitating.

noun

1. a person or thing that simulates.

simulant

/ ˈsɪmjʊlənt /

adjective

1. simulating
2. (esp of plant parts) resembling another part in structure or function

Word History and Origins

Origin of simulant¹

First recorded in 1820–30; from Latin simulant- (stem of simulāns ) “imitating” (present participle of simulāre ); simulate, -ant

Example Sentences

The agency tested the legs on lunar simulant test beds on Earth to ensure that the lander could tolerate a high vertical velocity of three meters per second—and even a horizontal velocity of one meter per second if it were to touch down askew.

From Scientific American

Whenever it tries to go for action, “Simulant” comes up short, and the pounding score by Blitz//Berlin does not help — nobody will mistake this for “Blade Runner.”

From New York Times

Whenever it tries to go for action, “Simulant” comes up short, and the pounding score by Blitz//Berlin does not help — nobody will mistake this for “Blade Runner.”

From New York Times

The melters will be tested using first a nonradioactive waste simulant and then radioactive waste before the facility is turned over for waste-treatment operations.

From Seattle Times

Robbie Amell heads an ace cast in “Simulant,” a science-fiction drama touching on some of the same themes as movies such as “A.I.” and “Blade Runner.”

From Los Angeles Times