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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"
   • ▪ relating to the reproduction of colors by the superimposition of primary colors: "the video monitor uses the additive colors red, green, and blue"

   Word Origin mid 17th century (as an adjective): from late Latin additivus, from Latin addit- ‘added’, from the verb addere (see add). The noun dates from the 1940s.

   Scrabble Points: 13

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   The meaning of ADDITIVE is of, relating to, or characterized by addition. How to use additive in a sentence.

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   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.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishADDITIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ADDITIVE definition: 1. a substance that is added to food in order to improve its taste or appearance or to keep it…. Learn more.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryADDITIVE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   ADDITIVE meaning: 1. a substance that is added to food in order to improve its taste or appearance or to keep it…. Learn more.

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   An additive is an extra substance that's added to something in order to improve it in some way. Many additives are used to preserve or flavor food.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishADDITIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   An additive is a substance which is added in small amounts to foods or other things in order to improve them or to make them last longer.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › additiveAdditive - definition of additive by The Free Dictionary

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   n. 1. something that is added, as one substance to another, to alter or improve the quality or to counteract undesirable properties. 2. a. a substance added directly to food during processing, as for preservation, coloring, or stabilization.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishADDITIVE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishadditive noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    /ˈædətɪv/ 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. The classification of additives by ‘E’ number is made under an EU directive. additive-free orange juice. chemical additives in petrol. Collocations Diet and exercise.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishadditive noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    noun. /ˈædət̮ɪv/. 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.