— synthesization , n.
/sin"theuh suyz'/ , v. , synthesized, synthesizing .
v.t.
1. to form (a material or abstract entity) by combining parts or elements (opposed to analyze ): to synthesize a statement.
2. Chem. to combine (constituent elements) into a single or unified entity.
3. to treat synthetically.
v.i.
4. to make or form a synthesis.
Also, synthetize; esp. Brit., synthesise .
[ 1820-30; SYNTHES(IS) + -IZE ]