Collocations with "artificial"

27 collocations found

artificial intelligence

the study and development of computer systems that can copy intelligent human behaviour

intelligence9.0
artificial flavouring

A substance not derived from a natural source, added to food to give it a specific taste.

flavouring8.0
artificial preservative

A non-natural substance used for preservation.

preservative8.0
artificial lighting

light from electric lamps, not the sun

lighting7.5
artificial reproduction

Refers to non-natural methods of conception, such as IVF.

reproduction7.5
artificial fibre

Fibre made by humans, not from natural sources.

fibre7.0
artificial turf

Man-made surface that mimics grass, often used in sports stadiums.

turf7.0
artificial fertilizer

Man-made, synthetic fertilizer.

fertilizer6.8
snow6.5
artificial illumination

Light from a man-made source, such as a lamp.

illumination6.2
nail6.2
limb6.1
artificial contraception

methods of contraception that are not natural, e.g., using devices or drugs

contraception6.0
artificial flavour

a flavour added to food that is a copy of a natural one (usually 'artificial flavouring' in BrE)

flavour6.0
artificial hip

A prosthesis used to replace a damaged hip joint.

hip6.0
artificial joint

Refers to a man-made joint, such as a hip or knee replacement.

joint6.0
artificial lake

A lake created by humans, not by natural processes.

lake6.0
artificial reservoir

A reservoir created by human engineering.

reservoir6.0
artificial satellite

A man-made object placed in orbit around the earth or another celestial body.

satellite6.0
artificial ventilation

Ventilation provided by non-natural means, often in a medical context.

ventilation6.0
artificial entity

an entity made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally

entity5.8
heart5.5
artificial silk

refers to a synthetic fiber (like rayon) that resembles silk

silk5.5
artificial knee

A prosthetic device to replace a damaged knee joint.

knee5.2
artificial scarcity

Scarcity created by deliberate action or policy, not by nature.

scarcity4.5
artificial flattery

Used to describe praise that is insincere or contrived.

flattery3.5
artificial womb

a man-made device that allows for extracorporeal pregnancy

womb3.5