replikat
Replikat is a noun used in German and in some other European languages to refer to a replica, copy, or duplicate of an object or a specimen. The term denotes something that resembles the original but is not the original itself. It is used across fields such as science, archaeology, and culture to describe non-original versions of objects, samples, or artifacts.
In scientific contexts, replikat corresponds to the concept of a replicate. Replicates are used to measure
In museums and manufacturing, replikat denotes a faithful but non-original reproduction intended for display, education, or
Legal and ethical considerations surrounding replikat include provenance, copyright, and intellectual property rights. Reproductions may be