semisynthetic
/ˌsɛmiˌsɪnˈθɛtɪk/
adjective
- Partially natural and partially made by chemical processes; not completely natural or completely artificial.
- Many modern antibiotics are semisynthetic, derived from natural molds but modified in a lab.
- Semisynthetic drugs often combine the benefits of natural compounds with improved effectiveness.
- The fabric is semisynthetic, made from plant cellulose treated with chemicals.
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