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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.
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.
connection / association
'die Verbindung' and 'die Synthese' both have to do with bringing elements together. 'Verbindung' can be the result: things are connected, combined, or, in chemistry, form a substance. 'Synthese' puts more emphasis on the deliberate creation of something new, for example from ideas or, in chemistry, from simpler substances. That is why 'Synthese' sounds more technical and often more process-oriented. Learners may confuse the words because both have to do with 'together'. If you simply mean the combination or the resulting substance, 'Verbindung' fits. If you mean the deliberate construction of a new unit, 'Synthese' is more precise.
Bei der Synthese entsteht im Labor ein neuer Stoff.
During synthesis, a new substance is created in the lab.
Im Chemieunterricht lernen wir eine Verbindung aus zwei Elementen kennen.
In chemistry class, we learn about a compound made from two elements.