adjective, noun
adjective artificial; made by combining chemical substances rather than being produced naturally by plants or animals
SYNMAN-MADE:
synthetic drugs / fabrics * shoes with synthetic soles
synthetically adverb:
synthetically produced drugs
noun an artificial substance or material:
cotton fabrics and synthetics * material with the feel of a natural fibre and the durability of a synthetic
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