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additive
nounmasculinetechnicalcommon/ɐ.di.ˈti.vu/a·di·ti·vo
Definition
1A substance added to another to modify or improve its properties (in food, fuel, materials, etc.).
Usage examples
“Some people are allergic to certain food additives.”
“They used an additive to prevent the fuel from freezing.”
Common combinations
food additivechemical additivefuel additive