synthetic

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The defence official said a "massive attack" was carried out on a plant in Togliatti that produced synthetic rubber and petrochemical raw materials.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

But rather than equity ownership, with voting rights and traditional regulatory protections, the Kraken product is essentially a synthetic token backed by a stock.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

"The logical next step in this evolution is AI-generation of synthetic 3D images, such as CT and MRI. Establishing educational datasets and detection tools now is critical."

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

Golf balls’ outer layer and inner core are made from synthetic polymers, which are created from chemicals often derived from petroleum.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

According to the handout, McNuggets also contain several completely synthetic ingredients, items that come not from a corn or soybean field but from a petroleum refinery or chemical plant.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan