添加物 (B1)
English: Additive
カタカナ: アディティブ
IPA: /ˈædɪtɪv/
Definition
A substance added to another to improve its quality, performance, or appearance, or to preserve it.
意味: 品質、性能、外観を向上させたり、保存性を高めたりするために、別の物質に加える物質のこと。
Examples / 例文
Sugar is a common additive in breakfast cereals. — Sugar is a common additive in breakfast cereals.
The food industry uses many artificial additives to extend shelf life. — The food industry uses many artificial additives to extend shelf life.
Antioxidants are added to foods as preservatives to prevent spoilage. — Antioxidants are added to foods as preservatives to prevent spoilage.
添加物 in English
English translations of 添加物 (additive):
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."
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