synthesise
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θəˌsaɪz verb (used with object)
1.
to form (a material or abstract entity) by combining parts or elements ( opposed to analyze ): to synthesize a statement.
2.
Chemistry. to combine (constituent elements) into a single or unified entity.
3.
to treat synthetically.
verb (used without object)
4.
to make or form a synthesis.
Related forms
syn·the·si·za·tion, noun
non·syn·the·sized, adjective
re·syn·the·size, verb (used with object), re·syn·the·sized, re·syn·the·siz·ing.
un·syn·the·sized, adjective
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World English Dictionary
synthesize, synthetize, synthesise or synthetise (ˈsɪnθɪˌsaɪz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| 1. | to combine or cause to combine into a whole |
| 2. | (tr) to produce by synthesis |
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| —n | |
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| synthesize, synthetize, synthesise or synthetise (ˈsɪnθɪˌsaɪz) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to combine or cause to combine into a whole |
| 2. | (tr) to produce by synthesis |
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American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
synthesize syn·the·size (sĭn'thĭ-sīz')
v. syn·the·sized, syn·the·siz·ing, syn·the·siz·es
To combine so as to form a new, complex product.
To form or produce by chemical synthesis.
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American Heritage
Science Dictionary
synthesis  (sĭn'thĭ-sĭs) Pronunciation Key
Plural syntheses (sĭn'thĭ-sēz') The formation of a chemical compound through the combination of simpler compounds or elements. synthesize verb |
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Example sentences
The only way to do this is to synthesise an entirely fresh genome, rather than modify an existing one.
The alternative is to synthesise spider silk artificially.
They would be difficult to synthesise in ordinary chemical plants.
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