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Definitions for semisynthetic
ˌsɛm i sɪnˈθɛt ɪk, ˌsɛm aɪ-semisyn·thet·ic

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. man-made, semisynthetic, syntheticadjective

    not of natural origin; prepared or made artificially

    "man-made fibers"; "synthetic leather"

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  1. semisyntheticadjective

    synthesized by chemically modifying a natural material

Wikipedia

  1. semisynthetic

    Semisynthesis, or partial chemical synthesis, is a type of chemical synthesis that uses chemical compounds isolated from natural sources (such as microbial cell cultures or plant material) as the starting materials to produce novel compounds with distinct chemical and medicinal properties. The novel compounds generally have a high molecular weight or a complex molecular structure, more so than those produced by total synthesis from simple starting materials. Semisynthesis is a means of preparing many medicines more cheaply than by total synthesis since fewer chemical steps are necessary.

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  1. semisynthetic

    Semisynthetic refers to a substance or product that is partially artificial or chemically modified. It is usually derived from a naturally occurring material which is then chemically altered or synthesized to improve or change its properties or functions. This term is commonly used in the field of chemistry, pharmacology, and microbiology.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of semisynthetic in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of semisynthetic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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