Synthetic refers to something that is made by humans through chemical synthesis, as opposed to being directly derived from living organisms, such as plants or fur from animals. Here are some examples of how the term "synthetic" is used:
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Synthetic fibers: These are fibers made by extruding fiber-forming materials through spinnerets, forming a fiber. They are created by scientists to replicate naturally occurring animal and plant fibers.
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Synthetic drugs: These are drugs that are produced artificially through chemical or biochemical synthesis.
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Synthetic oil: This is a type of motor oil that uses higher quality base oils compared to the less-refined base oils used in conventional oils.
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Synthetic gemstones: These are man-made gem products that are manufactured to imitate natural gemstones.
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Synthetic language: This is a language that uses inflected forms to express grammatical relationships.
In general, the term "synthetic" refers to something that is not natural or genuine, but rather artificial or fabricated.
