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syn·thet·ic (s

n-th

adj.

1. Relating to or involving synthesis.

2. Produced by chemical synthesis, especially not of natural origin.

A synthetic chemical compound or material.

synthetic

[sinthet′ik]

pertaining to a substance that is produced by an artificial rather than a natural process or material.

synthetic,

n a substance that is produced by an artificial rather than a natural process or material.

synthetic porcelain,

n See cement, silicate.

synthetic

artificially produced.

synthetic fibers

fibers such as nylon, Dacron and Teflon compete with the natural fibers in the weaving of fabrics. The rise in oil prices in the late 1970s made them less competitive. Synthetic fibers have revolutionized the manufacture and use of sutures in surgery.

synthetic milk

see milk replacer.

synthetic organic dyes

includes azo, acridine and rosaniline dyes. Used topically as weak antimicrobial agents.

synthetic reaction

a metabolic reaction in which two substances are synthesized into one, e.g. detoxication in the liver.

synthetic rubber

may contain tricresyl phosphate and cause intoxication of animal having access to litter made of it.

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