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synthesis
The combination of different elements, ideas, or concepts into a new, unified whole.
Sein Architekturstil ist eine Synthese aus traditionellen und modernen Elementen.
His architectural style is a synthesis of traditional and modern elements.
synthesis
In chemistry, the deliberate construction of a more complex chemical compound from simpler substances or elements.
Die Synthese dieses Medikaments ist ein sehr komplizierter Prozess.
The synthesis of this medication is a very complicated process.
synthesis
In biology, the production of organic compounds within a living organism.
Bei der Photosynthese findet die Synthese von Glukose aus Wasser und Kohlendioxid statt.
In photosynthesis, the synthesis of glucose from water and carbon dioxide takes place.
The word family of 'Synthese' (synthesis) includes the verb 'synthetisieren' (to produce something through synthesis) and the adjective 'synthetisch' (synthetically produced).
Wissenschaftler versuchen, diesen Naturstoff im Labor zu synthetisieren.
Scientists are trying to synthesize this natural substance in the laboratory.
'Synthese' (synthesis) is a word used mainly in science, technical language, and formal or academic texts. It is rather rare in everyday conversation.
Der Abschlussbericht stellt eine Synthese der Forschungsergebnisse dar.
The final report presents a synthesis of the research findings.
When referring to the combination of ideas, styles, or concepts, 'Synthese' (synthesis) is often used with the preposition 'aus' (from/of) or 'von' (of). Typical contexts are art, philosophy, music, or architecture.
Ihre Musik ist eine interessante Synthese aus Jazz und elektronischen Klängen.
Her music is an interesting synthesis of jazz and electronic sounds.
In a chemical context, you can recognize this meaning from words like 'Molekül' (molecule), 'Stoff' (substance), 'Element' (element), or 'Labor' (laboratory). It is always about producing a chemical compound.
Die Synthese von Ammoniak war ein Meilenstein der Chemie.
The synthesis of ammonia was a milestone in chemistry.
In biology, 'Synthese' (synthesis) refers to processes in living organisms. A key word here is often 'Photosynthese' (photosynthesis), the best-known biological synthesis.
Die Zelle ist für die Synthese von Proteinen verantwortlich.
The cell is responsible for the synthesis of proteins.
summary
A Zusammenfassung (summary) shortens existing texts or results to their most important points. A Synthese (synthesis), by contrast, combines different ideas or findings into a new, coherent whole. Someone who merely reports information creates a summary; someone who forms a new overall statement from it creates a synthesis.
Der Artikel verbindet die Ergebnisse der drei Studien zu einer neuen Synthese.
The article combines the results of the three studies into a new synthesis.
Der Artikel enthält eine Zusammenfassung der Ergebnisse aus drei Studien.
The article contains a summary of the results from three studies.
