synthetic element

noun

A chemical element that does not occur naturally (on Earth) and must be synthesized (manufactured).

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artificial element
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Meanings

nounsynthetic element (plural synthetic elements)

plural synthetic elements

  1. A chemical element that does not occur naturally (on Earth) and must be synthesized (manufactured).

    Synonyms: artificial element

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA chemical element that does not occur naturally (on Earth) and must be synthesized (manufactured).

Similar
artificial element
Also see
artificial element
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APA

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MLA

“synthetic element.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/synthetic%20element. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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