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synthetic

[sin-thet-ik] / sɪnˈθɛt ɪk /


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“They’re doing so just in time to comply with the West Virginia law that bans those synthetic dyes statewide,” she states.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

Some children benefit from knowing cool golf history facts—like how balls are now made with a synthetic rubber core, but they used to be stuffed with feathers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Badminton's world governing body has approved the use of synthetic shuttlecocks in selected tournaments amid a shortage of duck and goose feathers.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

"This is real nanotechnology, as we can manipulate matter at the nanoscale. It is also a critical development for functional textiles, as the scrolls could be incorporated as reinforcement materials in synthetic fibers."

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Everything is made of metal or flame-retardant plastic and the uniforms are synthetic.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir




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