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ingredient

noun

Meaning

A substance or element that forms part of a mixture or is used in making something.

Examples

The recipe calls for simple ingredients like flour, water, and salt.
Fresh, high-quality ingredients are key to a delicious meal.

Synonyms: element, component, constituent, element

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ingredient (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/

Definition

A substance or element that forms part of a mixture or is used in making something.

Examples

The recipe calls for simple ingredients like flour, water, and salt.
Fresh, high-quality ingredients are key to a delicious meal.
He listed the main ingredients of his success: hard work and dedication.

How to Use ingredient

ingredient for (prepositional phrase): Used to indicate what something is made from or what it is a component of. — "These are the basic ingredients for a good salad."
ingredient in (prepositional phrase): Used to indicate a component part of a larger whole or mixture. — "Salt is a common ingredient in many processed foods."

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