CEFR B1

additive

noun

Meaning

A substance added to another to improve its quality, performance, or appearance, or to preserve it.

Examples

Sugar is a common additive in breakfast cereals.
The food industry uses many artificial additives to extend shelf life.

Synonyms: ingredient, supplement, enhancer, adjuvant

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additive (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈædɪtɪv/

Definition

A substance added to another to improve its quality, performance, or appearance, or to preserve it.

Examples

Sugar is a common additive in breakfast cereals.
The food industry uses many artificial additives to extend shelf life.
Antioxidants are added to foods as preservatives to prevent spoilage.

How to Use additive

additive to (prepositional phrase): A substance added to something else to improve it. — "This new additive to the fuel mixture improves engine performance."
additive manufacturing (collocation): The process of creating objects by adding layers of material, commonly known as 3D printing. — "Additive manufacturing allows for the creation of complex designs that are impossible with traditional methods."

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