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semisynthetic
[ sem-ee-sin-thet-ik, sem-ahy- ]
adjective
, Chemistry.
- derived synthetically from one or more substances of natural origin.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of semisynthetic1
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Example Sentences
Dioxins are a byproduct from the process of whitening rayon, a semisynthetic fiber added to some tampons to increase their absorbency.
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