What does semisynthetic mean?
Semisynthetic means (organic chemistry) synthesized by chemically modifying a natural material.
Semisynthetic
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Meaning
(organic chemistry) synthesized by chemically modifying a natural material.
Definitions by Sense
- (organic chemistry) synthesized by chemically modifying a natural material
- (organic chemistry) Any compound that is synthesized by chemically modifying a natural material.
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- semisynthetics
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What is a synonym for semisynthetic?
Common synonyms include unreal, artificial, synthetic, man-made.
What is the opposite of semisynthetic?
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How do you use semisynthetic in a sentence?
Use semisynthetic where its definition matches the intended context.
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