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Synthetic Compound
A Synthetic Compound (pronunciation: /sɪnˈθɛtɪk ˈkɒmpaʊnd/) is a substance that is artificially made, rather than occurring naturally. It is created through a process known as Chemical Synthesis, which involves the combination of two or more Chemical Elements or Chemical Compounds to form a new compound.
Etymology
The term "Synthetic Compound" is derived from the Greek word "synthetos", meaning "put together", and the Latin word "componere", meaning "to put together".
Related Terms
- Chemical Synthesis: The process of creating a new chemical compound from simpler reactants.
- Chemical Compound: A substance formed from two or more chemical elements held together by chemical bonds.
- Chemical Element: A pure substance consisting of one type of atom.
- Organic Compound: A compound that contains carbon atoms, usually bonded to hydrogen atoms.
- Inorganic Compound: A compound that does not contain carbon atoms.
- Pharmaceutical Compound: A synthetic compound designed for use in medical treatment.
- Polymer: A large molecule, or macromolecule, composed of many repeated subunits, which are often synthetic.
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