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    Ad·di·tive
    /ˈadədiv/

    noun

    • 1. a substance added to something in small quantities to improve or preserve it: "many foods contain chemical additives"

    adjective

    • 1. characterized by, relating to, or produced by addition: "the combination of these factors has an additive effect"
  2. a substance that is added in small amounts to something, especially food, in order to improve it, give it colour, make it last longer, etc. food additives

  3. 4 days ago · 3 meanings: 1. characterized or produced by addition; cumulative 2. any substance added to something to improve it, prevent.... Click for more definitions.

  4. a substance that is added in small amounts to something, especially food, in order to improve it, give it color, make it last longer, etc. food additives the classification of additives by the Food and Drug Administration additive-free orange juice chemical additives in gasoline Topic Collocations Diet and Exercise weight

  5. ADDITIVE meaning: a chemical that is added to food in order to make it taste or look better or to keep it fresh. Learn more.

  6. Additive definition: something that is added, as one substance to another, to alter or improve the general quality or to counteract undesirable properties. See examples of ADDITIVE used in a sentence.

  7. additive - WordReference English dictionary, questions, discussion and forums. All Free.

  8. Mar 17, 2024 · additive (plural additives) A substance added to another substance or product to produce specific properties in the combined substance. Oil may be used as an additive in gasoline to improve the lubrication of a small engine. ( grammar) A word or phrase that adds something, such as also, even, or nor.

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