| curium |
a synthetic radioactive chemical element that has ninety-six protons in each nucleus. (symbol: Cm) |
| Dacron |
trademark for a synthetic, wrinkle-resistant polyester fiber or fabric. |
| DES |
abbreviation of "diethylstilbestrol," a synthetic estrogen formerly used to treat the symptoms of menopause and to supplement animal feed, but now banned in the United States as carcinogenic. |
| detergent |
a substance used for cleansing, esp. one of numerous liquid or powdered synthetic chemicals. [1/2 definitions] |
| diethylstilbestrol |
a synthetic estrogen formerly used to treat the symptoms of menopause and to supplement animal feed, but now banned in the United States as carcinogenic. |
| double-knit |
a fabric, usu. synthetic, knit on a machine with two sets of needles so that, as the two single-knit fabrics are produced, they are also woven together to form a double thickness. [1/2 definitions] |
| einsteinium |
a synthetic radioactive chemical element that has ninety-nine protons in each nucleus. (symbol: Es) |
| elastic |
a fabric that can be stretched but will recover its original shape, made by weaving in strands of rubber or a similar synthetic material. [1/5 definitions] |
| elastomer |
any of various synthetic substances having the elastic qualities of rubber. |
| epinephrine |
a synthetic or extracted form of this, used to stimulate the heart or treat asthma. [1/2 definitions] |
| epoxy |
a synthetic resin that forms tightly linked, tough, adhesive polymer structures and that is often used in adhesives and coatings. [1/3 definitions] |
| ersatz |
a substance or thing used as a substitute, esp. a synthetic substitute for something natural. [1/2 definitions] |
| fentanyl |
a potent, fast-acting synthetic opioid that is used pharmacologically for pain relief and is also used illicitly. |
| fermium |
a synthetic radioactive chemical element that has one hundred protons in each nucleus. (symbol: Fm) |
| hahnium |
a synthetic radioactive chemical element that has 105 protons in each nucleus. (symbol: Ha) |
| hallucinogen |
a natural or synthetic substance that induces false or distorted sensory perceptions. |
| hopsacking |
a fabric made of cotton, wool, or synthetic fiber that is similar to this material, used for clothing. [1/2 definitions] |
| hormone |
a synthetic substance made to serve a similar purpose when used medicinally. [1/2 definitions] |
| isoprene |
a colorless, volatile, liquid compound distilled from raw rubber or manufactured synthetically, used mainly to make synthetic rubber. |
| latex |
any emulsion in water of synthetic rubber or plastic globules, used in various products, or the paint made with such an emulsion. [1/2 definitions] |
| lawrencium |
a synthetic radioactive chemical element that has 103 protons in each nucleus. (symbol: Lw) |