synthesization

syn·the·size

[sin-thuh-sahyz] verb, syn·the·sized, syn·the·siz·ing.
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.
Also, synthetize; especially British, syn·the·sise.


Origin:
1820–30; synthes(is) + -ize

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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synthesize, synthetize, synthesise or synthetise (ˈsɪnθɪˌsaɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
1.  to combine or cause to combine into a whole
2.  (tr) to produce by synthesis
 
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synthesize, synthetize, synthesise or synthetise (ˈsɪnθɪˌsaɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
1.  to combine or cause to combine into a whole
2.  (tr) to produce by synthesis
 
synthetize, synthetize, synthesise or synthetise
 
vb
 
synthesise, synthetize, synthesise or synthetise
 
vb
 
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synthesize syn·the·size (sĭn'thĭ-sīz')
v. syn·the·sized, syn·the·siz·ing, syn·the·siz·es

  1. To combine so as to form a new, complex product.

  2. To form or produce by chemical synthesis.

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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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