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additive

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ˈædətɪv// UK //ˈædɪtˌɪv// ad·di·tive

n. a substance added to food, medicine, or other products to improve them or change how they work.

n. a substance added to a mixture, food, or drug to provide a specific property, such as preservation or flavor.


SIMPLE

Salt is a common additive in processed foods.

CONTEXTUAL

The label lists several additives that help keep the yogurt fresh.

COMPLEX

Regulatory bodies strictly monitor food additives to ensure they do not pose long-term health risks to consumers.

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Origin

From Late Latin additivus, from the participial stem of Latin addere (“to add”).

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