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synthetic in Japanese

synthetic in Japanese is 合成 — synthetic means made by chemical or industrial synthesis rather than occurring naturally, though it may closely match a natural equivalent.

synthetic in Japanese

合成
adj
Pronounced: gōsei

What does "synthetic" mean?

  1. adj Made by chemical or industrial synthesis rather than occurring naturally, though it may closely match a natural equivalent.
    "Synthetic dyes are cheaper to make than ones taken from plants."
  2. adj Artificial or fake rather than genuine.
    "The host's synthetic enthusiasm made the audience feel uneasy."
  3. noun A material or substance produced by synthesis rather than found in nature.
    "Many sportswear brands now blend cotton with a durable synthetic."
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synthetic in a sentence

  • Synthetic dyes are cheaper to make than ones taken from plants.
  • The jacket is made from a synthetic fabric rather than real leather.
  • The host's synthetic enthusiasm made the audience feel uneasy.
  • I could tell his apology was synthetic, because he never looked at me.

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What is "synthetic" in Japanese?
"synthetic" in Japanese is 合成. synthetic means: Made by chemical or industrial synthesis rather than occurring naturally, though it may closely match a natural equivalent.
How do you pronounce 合成?
"synthetic" in Japanese is 合成, pronounced "gōsei".
How do you use "synthetic" in a sentence?
Example: "Synthetic dyes are cheaper to make than ones taken from plants." In Japanese, "synthetic" is 合成.
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