"semisynthesize" meaning in English

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Verb

Forms: semisynthesizes [present, singular, third-person], semisynthesizing [participle, present], semisynthesized [participle, past], semisynthesized [past]
Etymology: From semi- + synthesize. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|semi|synthesize}} semi- + synthesize Head templates: {{en-verb}} semisynthesize (third-person singular simple present semisynthesizes, present participle semisynthesizing, simple past and past participle semisynthesized)
  1. (chemistry) To synthesize partially, usually by incorporating natural components. Categories (topical): Chemistry Related terms: semisynthesis

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