synthesize
To combine two or more things to produce a new productTo combine two or more things to produce a new product.
» Adrenochrome is not psychoactive and is easily synthesized.
Meaning
4 senses(transitive)To combine two or more things to produce a new product.
synthesize data
synthesize information
синтези́роватьsintezírovatʹ
синтезува́тиsyntezuváty
combine so as to form a more complex, product
(intransitive)To be combined producing a new, more complex product.
(transitive)To produce a substance by chemical synthesis.
The lab was able to synthesize a new compound.
synthetisieren
синтези́роватьsintezírovatʹ
синтезува́тиsyntezuváty
combine and form a synthesis
(intransitive)To be produced by chemical synthesis.
synthetisieren
Examples
5 sentencesAdrenochrome is not psychoactive and is easily synthesized.
The lab is trying to synthesize an antidote to treat the poisoning victims.
How do you synthesize aspirin?
Russel E. Marker was able to synthesize progesterone from the fruits of a wild Mexican tree, the yams.
Apart from ATP, the mitochondria can also synthesize neurotransmitters and many other vital molecules important for the functioning of the human body.
Translations
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Origin
From synthesis + -ize. First attested in 1830.From synthesis + -ize. First attested in 1830.
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Forms
synthesizes, synthesizing, synthesized, synthesized| Base form | synthesize · to synthesize |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | synthesizes |
| Present participle | synthesizing |
| Past simple | synthesized |
| Past participle | synthesized |
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Synonyms
1 synonyms- combine so as to form a more complex, product:synthesise
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
15 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle