Synonym: artificial, counterfeit, imitation, man-made, mock, analytic. Similar words: synthesize, photosynthesis, pathetic, aesthetic, anesthetic, aesthetics, empathetic, prophetic. Meaning: [sɪn'θetɪk] n. a compound made artificially by chemical reactions. adj. 1. not of natural origin; prepared or made artificially 2. involving or of the nature of synthesis (combining separate elements to form a coherent whole) as opposed to analysis 3. systematic combining of root and modifying elements into single words 4. of a proposition whose truth value is determined by observation or facts 5. artificial as if portrayed in a film 6. not genuine or natural.
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(121) It feels like a natural fibre yet has all the advantages of a modern synthetic material.
(122) Then we learned to extract raw materials from her biosphere to create our own new synthetic materials.
(123) It also is useful to wrap this synthetic material around shrubs that are prone to freeze damage.
(124) Cimetidine was the first H2 blocker to reach the clinic, which was a triumph for synthetic organic chemistry.
(125) The beacons at the top of the stacks pulsed in the synthetic thunderheads.
(126) We have raised five monoclonal antibodies against a synthetic dodecapeptide of A-gliadin.
(127) It is a book that should be available in all synthetic organic chemistry laboratories.
(128) Try spider plants, as they absorb formaldehyde, which is found in synthetic carpets, underlay, chipboard and wood treatments.
(129) Some recent research has given us synthetic fats which are not utilized by the body as an energy store.
(130) Until recently Gomez had to feed the fish and invertebrates dwelling on the synthetic reef with supplemental food.
(131) Whilst not yet approaching the sophistication of biological assemblies, synthetic systems of increasing subtlety and considerable aesthetic appeal have been created.
(132) The other main component I use is an ordinary household sponge, or synthetic sponge.
(133) Now new synthetic polymers and composites may help to alleviate these vexing problems.
(134) Papermakers use a variety of synthetic resin, starch and organic gelatin sizes in the manufacture of watercolour papers.
(135) This combination offers a lightweight, yet pretty tough material which doesn't fee too synthetic.
(136) Today's buyer can be assured that the colours, whether from natural or synthetic dyes, will only improve with age.
(137) Most people cover their bodies with layers of synthetic fibres that trap air and hinder the skin's natural metabolism.
(138) Generally, clothes made from natural fibres such as wool or cotton will keep you warmer than clothes made from synthetic fibres.
(139) The theory is that industrial alcohol can desensitize some one to all synthetic organic chemicals, because it is derived from oil.
(140) The addicts thought they were injecting a synthetic heroin, instead they had given themselves a permanent Parkinson-like condition.
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(141) This simple consideration dictates the design of the synthetic oligonucleotides.
(142) He wanted to find a readily available synthetic polymer that could do the job.
(143) The drug, Prostacyclin, is a synthetic version of a natural substance that is produced by the linings of blood vessels.
(144) In contrast to the surface of a synthetic polymer, however, the epithelial cell surface is highly complex and organised.
(145) Use detergent when washing synthetic bags, as soap can destroy the crimping and cause the bag to lose its loft.
(146) Antisera R526 was raised in rabbit to synthetic human gastrin fragment 1-17 of G34, coupled to chicken egg albumen using glutaraldehyde.
(147) So the choice comes down to twist or braid, and the synthetic material from which it is made.
(148) In differential helical phasing experiments, synthetic oligonucleotides are prepared in which the distance of specific structural elements is systematically varied.
(149) Aggregating activity of the samples was measured over the linear portion of the calibration curve obtained with synthetic platelet activating factor.
(150) The entertainment industry is, of course, rife with synthetic body parts, including hair.
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