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syn·er·gism
 synergism
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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
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noun |
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the joint effect of agents that is increased beyond the effects of each agent separately.
two pesticides that show synergism in their toxicity to insects |
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| derivations: |
synergistic (adj.), synergistically (adv.) |
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