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semisynthetic

/ˌsɛm.i.sɪnˈθɛt.ɪk/

Traduction: Qualifie une substance qui est en partie d'origine naturelle et en partie produite par synthèse chimique, ou issue d'une modification chimique d'un composé naturel.

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adjective

/ˌsɛm.i.sɪnˈθɛt.ɪk/C2formalscientific
  • frQualifie une substance qui est en partie d'origine naturelle et en partie produite par synthèse chimique, ou issue d'une modification chimique d'un composé naturel.

Describes a substance that is partially derived from natural sources and partially manufactured through chemical synthesis.

  1. Partially syntheticC1formalscientific

    Produced by chemically modifying a natural substance, resulting in a material that is partly natural and partly artificial.

    frSemisynthétique

    • Many modern antibiotics are semisynthetic, derived from natural molds but chemically altered.
    • Semisynthetic fibers combine natural polymers with synthetic treatments for improved durability.
    • The drug is a semisynthetic version of a compound found in a rare plant.

    Antonymesnaturalsynthetic

Formes
  • more semisynthetic comparative form
  • most semisynthetic superlative form