Definition of SEMISYNTHESIS

semisynthesis

Plural: semisyntheses

Noun

  • A type of chemical synthesis that uses compounds isolated from natural sources (such as plant material or bacterial cultures) as starting materials.

Origin / Etymology

From semi- + synthesis.

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