Synthesis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-027533",
  "term": "Synthesis",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. The composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole.\n\n2. The production of a substance by the union of chemical elements, groups, or simpler compounds or by the degradation of a complex compound (protein synthesis).\n\n3. Using one or a series of chemical reactions in the manufacturing process of a specified product.",
  "references": [
    "NIH Genetics Home Reference Glossary",
    "40 CFR 439.31 (CFR 2018)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/synthesis/"
}