semisynthesis

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Synonyms: semisynthetic

Antonyms: semisynthetic

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|chemistry}} A type of chemical [[synthesis]] that uses [[compound]]s [[isolate]]d from natural sources (such as plant material or [[bacterial]] cultures) as starting materials.

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