A thing added to something else in order to complete or enhance it
“The world's other major biofuel is ethanol, a form of alcohol already widely used as a fuel additive.”
Something (typically artificial) that is added to food to preserve it or to enhance its flavor or appearance
“This product is widely used in processed foods as an additive for sweetness.”
Something (typically natural or organic) added to food to enhance its flavor
“The dark miso, which is a fermented soybean product, is used as a delicious additive for soups.”
A flow inward or into something
One of the substances present in a mixture, especially food
That which adulterates, or reduces the purity of something
A red coloring dye derived from insects, often used as an additive
Resulting from accumulation or a series of additions
“Elements of these programs have generally been described individually, but the additive effects of various types of intervention have rarely been studied.”
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