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เทียม
Used to describe fake, artificial, or man-made items as opposed to natural ones. Common in everyday contexts like artificial flowers (ดอกไม้เทียม), dentures (ฟันเทียม), or artificial sweetener. Thai speakers use this when distinguishing between real and synthetic products in shopping, medical, or decorative contexts.
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