synthetic
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5.3
- noun
- /sɪnˈθɛtɪk/
- Specialized
- Layers of synthetic felt over a lightweight frame provide support for plant roots and also circulate water and other nutrients.
- synthetic versus natural
- a black synthetic
- synthetic is best
Examples
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It's a synthetic, developed in our laboratories in New Jersey.
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It is a synthetic form of progesterone.
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Today, the only synthetic allowed in tampons is viscose rayon, which is often mixed with cotton.
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Modern wind turbines are made of the same carbon-fiber synthetic materials that are found in bulletproof vests.
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The scientist created a new synthetic compound that mimics the properties of natural rubber.
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Many cosmetics contain a synthetic ingredient designed to enhance moisture retention.
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The manufacturer produces a synthetic fabric used in outdoor gear for its durability and water resistance.
Synonyms
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3.2
A substance made or used when materials react
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4.1
People make it in a lab or factory rather than find it in nature
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
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4.0
A man-made stretchy material made with chemicals like natural rubber
- NSFW
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7.2
A man-made drug like morphine that helps people addicted to heroin avoid withdrawal symptoms
- Specialized
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4.1
People make it in a lab or factory rather than find it in nature
- Specialized
A later painting style with simple shapes, bright colors, and glued paper pieces
- Specialized
A language that shows grammar by adding endings or small parts to words
How Artificial
Surface Forms
Etymology
Synthetic as a noun also comes from synthesis ('put together'), and a synthetic is a man-made substance made by combining chemicals in a lab rather than coming from nature.