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can you please tell me what does the word SYNTHETIC mean in this sentence....

German industrialists recognized the value of applied science in developing new products, such as SYNTHETIC chemicals and dyes.

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Im this sense synthesis is chemically bringing together. Chemistry produced by synthesis, especially not of natural origin. So, the Germans were able to create non organic compounds to make chemicals and dyes for industrial use.

Thanks, Aslan.

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