additive


Definition: Meaning of, additive in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈadɪtɪv /

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additive additives
[countable usually plural]
  1. a substance that is added to food to improve its taste, appearance etc
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additive used in phrases

  • additive inverse (noun)
    1. mathematics one of a pair of numbers whose sum is zero; the additive inverse of -5 is +5
  • artificial additive (noun)
    1. an additive to food intended to improve its flavour, appearance or shelf-life
  • food additive (noun)
    1. an additive to food intended to improve its flavour, appearance or shelf-life
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