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synthetic

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synthetic
1. (of a substance or material) made artificially by chemical reaction
2. Philosophy
a. (of a proposition) having a truth-value that is not determined solely by virtue of the meanings of the words, as in all men are arrogant
b. contingent
3. a synthetic substance or material


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This season, National Basketball Association [NBA] players took to the court with a new synthetic [artificial] ball.
International Institute of Synthetic Rubber Producers, Houston, TX (2006).
Smooth Running: Hollywood Park Race Track completed an $8 million a synthetic surface track in time for its 36-day autumn meet.
 
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