Synteettinen
Synteettinen is a Finnish adjective meaning produced by synthesis, typically through artificial or chemical processes rather than occurring naturally. In scientific and technical contexts, the term is used to distinguish man-made or lab-created substances, materials, or systems from those that arise in nature. The word is commonly found in chemistry, materials science, pharmacology, and biology, among other fields, to indicate that something has been manufactured or assembled from simpler components.
Etymology and usage: Synteettinen is formed from the noun synteesi (synthesis) with the Finnish suffix -ttinen,
Common domains and examples: In chemistry and industrial production, synteettiset yhdisteet (synthetic compounds) and synteettiset materiaalit
Limitations and nuance: Not all synthetic products are artificial in a simplistic sense; some are derived from