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Thân thiện

The liver synthesizes vitamins from nutrients in the bloodstream.

Definition

1. Verb (transitive):

   • To combine separate elements, ideas, or components to form a new, coherent, or more complex whole. This process often involves creating something that was not present in the individual parts.
   • To produce (a substance, such as a chemical compound) by combining simpler substances through a chemical or biological process.

2. Verb (intransitive):

   • To undergo or be capable of undergoing the process of synthesis.

Examples of Usage

• Verb (transitive):
  • A good essay does not just list facts; it synthesizes information from various sources to present a new argument.
  • Scientists have learned to synthesize this rare protein in the laboratory.
  • The architect's design synthesizes traditional forms with modern materials.
• Verb (intransitive):
  • This chemical reaction causes the two substances to synthesize into a polymer.
  • Vitamin D synthesizes in the skin upon exposure to sunlight.

Advanced Usage

• Synthesize from: To create a complex whole using specific components as a starting point.
  • The researcher synthesized the new compound from common organic materials.
• Synthesize into: To combine elements so that they become part of a new, unified entity.
  • The author skillfully synthesized historical data, personal anecdotes, and economic theory into a compelling narrative.

Variants and Related Words

• Synthesis (noun): The process or result of synthesizing.
  • The synthesis of art and technology was the exhibition's theme.
• Synthetic (adjective): 1. Produced by synthesis, especially not of natural origin. 2. Not genuine or sincere.
  • The jacket was made from a synthetic fabric.
  • Her enthusiasm seemed synthetic.

Synonyms

• Combine: To bring parts together into a single group or mixture.
• Integrate: To combine one thing with another to form a whole.
• Amalgamate: To unite or merge to form a single entity (often used for organizations).
• Fuse: To join or blend to form a single entity, often inseparably.

Antonyms

• Analyze: To examine methodically by separating into parts.
• Decompose: To break down into constituent parts or elements.
• Separate: To cause to move or be apart.
• Dissect: To analyze in minute detail.

Related Phrases and Concepts

• Synthesizer (noun): An electronic musical instrument that generates and combines signals to produce sound.
  • He created the entire soundtrack using a synthesizer.
• Photosynthesis (noun): The process by which green plants synthesize foods using sunlight (a specific, biological type of synthesis).
  • During photosynthesis, plants synthesize glucose and oxygen from carbon dioxide and water.

Học thuật

Verb

1. combine and form a synthesis
   • Vitamin D only synthesizes when sunlight is available
2. combine so as to form a more complex, product
   • his operas synthesize music and drama in perfect harmony
   • The liver synthesizes vitamins

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