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Synthesis Reaction

Definition: A synthesis reaction, also known as a combination reaction, is a type of chemical reaction in which two or more substances combine to form a single, more complex product.

Senses:

1. Chemistry: A chemical reaction where two or more substances combine to form a new compound.

Examples:

• In the laboratory, sodium (Na) reacts with chlorine (Cl) to form sodium chloride (NaCl) in a synthesis reaction.
• The process of photosynthesis in plants is a natural synthesis reaction, where carbon dioxide (CO₂) and water (H₂O) combine to produce glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆) and oxygen (O₂).

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