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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any compound that is synthesized by chemically modifying a natural material.

Adjective

1. 1
   synthesized by chemically modifying a natural material not-comparable

Adjective

1. 1
   not of natural origin; prepared or made artificially wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

artificialman mademan-madesynthetic

Etymology

From semi- + synthetic.

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