Synthetic (Noun)
Meaning
A compound made artificially by chemical reactions.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The new textile fabric was made from a synthetic material that was lightweight and waterproof.
- She was discussing the properties of a synthetic compound used in the manufacturing of plastics.
- The researchers were able to create a synthetic version of the rare hormone that was difficult to extract naturally.
- The synthetic molecules were designed to mimic the structure of natural peptides.
- The pharmaceutical company was working on developing a synthetic alternative to the expensive natural product.