synthetic item

Definitions

An object or substance produced by chemical synthesis rather than occurring naturally.

A manufactured product created to imitate or replace a natural material.

Examples

The museum curator carefully examined the synthetic item to determine if it was a modern reproduction.

Many consumers are choosing to avoid purchasing any synthetic item in favor of sustainable, natural materials.

Synonyms

artificial product man-made object manufactured item fabricated material lab-created substance

Antonyms

natural object organic item authentic product genuine material unprocessed item