ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Semisynthetic

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Semisynthetic is an adjective meaning (organic chemistry) synthesized by chemically modifying a natural material.

Meaning

(organic chemistry) synthesized by chemically modifying a natural material.

More Meanings

  1. (organic chemistry) Any compound that is synthesized by chemically modifying a natural material.

Word Forms

Synonyms for semisynthetic

Depending on context, synonyms include unreal, artificial, synthetic, man-made.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include synthetic, man-made, artificial, unreal, aminoglycoside, penicillin.

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