C1adjectivescienceenvironment
US/sɪnˈθet.ɪk/
UK/sɪnˈθet.ɪk/
made by people using chemicals, not from natural materials
In context
This jacket is made of a synthetic material that dries very quickly.
Doctors warn that some synthetic drugs sold online are extremely dangerous.
Many football pitches now use synthetic grass instead of real grass.
Words that go with synthetic
adjective + noun
- synthetic fibersSynthetic fibers like polyester are cheap but hard to recycle.
- synthetic materialsModern running shoes are made almost entirely of synthetic materials.
- synthetic rubberCar tires contain both natural and synthetic rubber.
- synthetic drugsPolice seized a large amount of synthetic drugs at the border.
- synthetic chemicalsOrganic farmers avoid synthetic chemicals on their crops.
- synthetic fabricSynthetic fabric can feel hot in humid weather.