semisynthesis en · NOUN
Etymology
From semi- + synthesis.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A type of chemical synthesis that uses compounds isolated from natural sources (such as plant material or bacterial cultures) as starting materials.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| semisyntheses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
semisynthetically · semisynthetic