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Adjective semisynthetic has 1 sense
- man-made, semisynthetic, synthetic - not of natural origin; prepared or made artificially; "man-made fibers"; "synthetic leather"
Antonym: natural (indirect, via artificial)
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Semisynthetic
Definition:
Semisynthetic refers to substances, compounds, or materials that have been partially synthesized or chemically modified using both natural and synthetic processes.
Examples:
- Antibiotics such as amoxicillin are considered semisynthetic because they are derived from natural sources but have undergone chemical modifications to enhance their effectiveness.
- Many pharmaceutical drugs are semisynthetic, combining natural compounds with synthetic chemicals to create more potent medications.
- Semisynthetic materials like rayon are produced by modifying natural fibers, such as cellulose, through chemical processes.
- In the field of genetics, semisynthetic DNA refers to customized DNA molecules that are created by combining synthetic sections with natural DNA sequences.
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