Synthetic
adjective
Made by chemical reactions, not natural.
The coat is made from synthetic leather because it is cheaper than natural leather.
Often appears as...
- synthetic materials
- synthetic chemicals
adjective
Imitates something else, not in a good way.
He gave a synthetic smile when they congratulated him, but inside he felt hurt.
Often appears as...
- synthetic smile
- synthetic enthusiasm
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Disapproving
noun
A substance made by chemical reactions.
Most synthetic are cheaper to produce than their natural counterparts.
Often appears as...
- synthetic production
- synthetic compound
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Technical
adjective
Combining separate elements to create a whole.
His synthetic approach to problem-solving involves considering every possible angle.
Often appears as...
- synthetic approach
- synthetic method
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Academic
adjective
Made by chemical reactions, not natural.
The coat is made from synthetic leather because it is cheaper than natural leather.
Often appears as...
- synthetic materials
- synthetic chemicals
adjective
Imitates something else, not in a good way.
He gave a synthetic smile when they congratulated him, but inside he felt hurt.
Often appears as...
- synthetic smile
- synthetic enthusiasm
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A substance made by chemical reactions.
Most synthetic are cheaper to produce than their natural counterparts.
Often appears as...
- synthetic production
- synthetic compound
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Combining separate elements to create a whole.
His synthetic approach to problem-solving involves considering every possible angle.
Often appears as...
- synthetic approach
- synthetic method
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Indicates Man-made
Use 'synthetic' to specify an object is created by humans, particularly in industries.
He preferred synthetic fibers over cotton for outdoor clothing.
Pro Tip 2/3Cost Considerations
'Synthetic' often implies a cheaper alternative to natural products.
Synthetic gemstones have become popular due to their affordability.
Pro Tip 3/3Environment Aspect
Products labeled 'synthetic' may be viewed as less eco-friendly.
Activists argue synthetic pesticides harm the environment more than natural ones.
Pro Tip 1/3Indicates Man-made
Use 'synthetic' to specify an object is created by humans, particularly in industries.
He preferred synthetic fibers over cotton for outdoor clothing.
Pro Tip 2/3Cost Considerations
'Synthetic' often implies a cheaper alternative to natural products.
Synthetic gemstones have become popular due to their affordability.
Pro Tip 3/3Environment Aspect
Products labeled 'synthetic' may be viewed as less eco-friendly.
Activists argue synthetic pesticides harm the environment more than natural ones.
Pro Tip 1/3Indicates Man-made
Use 'synthetic' to specify an object is created by humans, particularly in industries.
He preferred synthetic fibers over cotton for outdoor clothing.
Pro Tip 2/3Cost Considerations
'Synthetic' often implies a cheaper alternative to natural products.
Synthetic gemstones have become popular due to their affordability.
Pro Tip 3/3Environment Aspect
Products labeled 'synthetic' may be viewed as less eco-friendly.
Activists argue synthetic pesticides harm the environment more than natural ones.
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The surprising science...
enemy of synthetic happiness and I'm gonna show you why Dilbert already knows of course you're reading the cartoon as I'm talking dogbert's tech-support how come eh I abuse you my printer prints a blank page after every document why would you complain about getting free paper freeze the other users giving my own paper egad man look at the quality of the free
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How do steroids affect...
which drives the development and maintenance of male secondary sex characteristics and general growth in everyone. That means testosterone and the synthetic steroids based on it promote body and facial hair growth, enlargement of the vocal cords
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New bionics let us run,...
Looking deeply inside nature, through the magnifying glass of science, designers extract principles, processes and materials that are forming the very basis of design methodology. From synthetic constructs that resemble biological materials,
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Unleash your inner...
synthetic biologists to copy genes from medicinal plants and it's insert them into microbes so instead of brewing beer you can now brew life-saving drugs cheaply or generate renewable biofuels through our vehicles or produce polymers
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This Plant Traps its...
digestive juices which are pooled below the slippery properties of pitfall traps and other plants are so incredible that they have inspired synthetic self-cleaning surfaces which repel contaminants pitcher plants come in a range of
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History’s deadliest...
if they're on a shelf, the U.S. EPA warns against eating food off of them. Though we still occasionally run into issues with synthetic food dyes, our scientific understanding has helped us prune hazardous colors out of our lives.
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Craig Venter unveils...
where we set out two One, to understand the impact of our technology on the environment, and how to understand the environment better, and two, to start down this process of making synthetic life to understand basic life.
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Craig Venter: On the...
I think that can be changed by building combinatorial vaccines in advance. Here's what the future may begin to look like with changing, now, the evolutionary tree, speeding up evolution with synthetic bacteria, Archaea
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Own the Room PIPE Official...
i had a technology where i could make synthetic chemicals but with the sun this is a world-changing idea this is a competition where people can come from difficult backgrounds and still make it my mom told me you
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The history of the world...
Another wartime technology, the chemical explosive ammonium nitrate, also found new life on the farm. With this new synthetic fertilizer, farmers could plant dense fields of corn year after year,
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The surprising science...
enemy of synthetic happiness and I'm gonna show you why Dilbert already knows of course you're reading the cartoon as I'm talking dogbert's tech-support how come eh I abuse you my printer prints a blank page after every document why would you complain about getting free paper freeze the other users giving my own paper egad man look at the quality of the free
Video examples
How do steroids affect...
which drives the development and maintenance of male secondary sex characteristics and general growth in everyone. That means testosterone and the synthetic steroids based on it promote body and facial hair growth, enlargement of the vocal cords
Video examples
New bionics let us run,...
Looking deeply inside nature, through the magnifying glass of science, designers extract principles, processes and materials that are forming the very basis of design methodology. From synthetic constructs that resemble biological materials,
Video examples
Unleash your inner...
synthetic biologists to copy genes from medicinal plants and it's insert them into microbes so instead of brewing beer you can now brew life-saving drugs cheaply or generate renewable biofuels through our vehicles or produce polymers
Video examples
This Plant Traps its...
digestive juices which are pooled below the slippery properties of pitfall traps and other plants are so incredible that they have inspired synthetic self-cleaning surfaces which repel contaminants pitcher plants come in a range of
Video examples
History’s deadliest...
if they're on a shelf, the U.S. EPA warns against eating food off of them. Though we still occasionally run into issues with synthetic food dyes, our scientific understanding has helped us prune hazardous colors out of our lives.
Video examples
Craig Venter unveils...
where we set out two One, to understand the impact of our technology on the environment, and how to understand the environment better, and two, to start down this process of making synthetic life to understand basic life.
Video examples
Craig Venter: On the...
I think that can be changed by building combinatorial vaccines in advance. Here's what the future may begin to look like with changing, now, the evolutionary tree, speeding up evolution with synthetic bacteria, Archaea
Video examples
Own the Room PIPE Official...
i had a technology where i could make synthetic chemicals but with the sun this is a world-changing idea this is a competition where people can come from difficult backgrounds and still make it my mom told me you
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The history of the world...
Another wartime technology, the chemical explosive ammonium nitrate, also found new life on the farm. With this new synthetic fertilizer, farmers could plant dense fields of corn year after year,
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Elias James Corey
American Scientist
To the field of synthetic chemistry belongs an array of responsibilities which are crucial for the future of mankind, not only with regard to the health and needs of our society, but also for the attainment of a deep understanding of matter, chemical change, and life.
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Craig Venter
American Scientist
Synthetic biology can help address key challenges facing the planet and its population. Research in synthetic biology may lead to new things such as programmed cells that self-assemble at the sites of disease to repair damage.
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Harley Pasternak
Canadian Author
There is a world of difference between foods fortified with synthetic vitamins and minerals, and eating vegetables, fruit, and other whole foods full of vitamins and minerals in their natural form.
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Imtiaz Ali
Indian Director
I myself got married at a very young age. It has always intrigued me because marriage is very synthetic in an otherwise natural world.
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John Rocha
Chinese Designer
Beautiful fabrics last; synthetics don't. Certain fabrics, such as linen or cotton, develop their own character over time.
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Ryoji Noyori
Japanese Scientist
The structural difference between enantiomers can be serious with respect to the actions of synthetic drugs.
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P. T. Usha
Indian Athlete
There should ideally be a synthetic track in every district. Athletics is tough, and needs more support.
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A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Indian Statesman
Be more dedicated to making solid achievements than in running after swift but synthetic happiness.
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Tinashe
American Musician
This... is a synthetic world many of us live in today - a dream, if you will.
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Jessie Reyez
Canadian Musician
I feel like truth resonates, and you can taste when something is synthetic.
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Elias James Corey
American Scientist
To the field of synthetic chemistry belongs an array of responsibilities which are crucial for the future of mankind, not only with regard to the health and needs of our society, but also for the attainment of a deep understanding of matter, chemical change, and life.
Quote examples
Craig Venter
American Scientist
Synthetic biology can help address key challenges facing the planet and its population. Research in synthetic biology may lead to new things such as programmed cells that self-assemble at the sites of disease to repair damage.
Quote examples
Harley Pasternak
Canadian Author
There is a world of difference between foods fortified with synthetic vitamins and minerals, and eating vegetables, fruit, and other whole foods full of vitamins and minerals in their natural form.
Quote examples
Imtiaz Ali
Indian Director
I myself got married at a very young age. It has always intrigued me because marriage is very synthetic in an otherwise natural world.
Quote examples
John Rocha
Chinese Designer
Beautiful fabrics last; synthetics don't. Certain fabrics, such as linen or cotton, develop their own character over time.
Quote examples
Ryoji Noyori
Japanese Scientist
The structural difference between enantiomers can be serious with respect to the actions of synthetic drugs.
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P. T. Usha
Indian Athlete
There should ideally be a synthetic track in every district. Athletics is tough, and needs more support.
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A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Indian Statesman
Be more dedicated to making solid achievements than in running after swift but synthetic happiness.
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Tinashe
American Musician
This... is a synthetic world many of us live in today - a dream, if you will.
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Jessie Reyez
Canadian Musician
I feel like truth resonates, and you can taste when something is synthetic.
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