Synthesis Definition & Meaning

synthesis
noun
  1. the process of producing a chemical compound (usually by the union of simpler chemical compounds)
  2. the combination of ideas into a complex whole
  3. reasoning from the general to the particular (or from cause to effect)

"Synthesis" in song lyrics

See how synthesis is used in real songs:

  • "When all the rounds you'll make is fake and synthesis"
    Onyx — Shout
  • "acetanilide synthesis"
    AOL — AOL
  • "aconitine synthesis"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "synthesis"

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