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additive
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additive
(noun)
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additive
/
ˈ
ædətɪv/
noun
plural
additives
additive
/
ˈ
ædətɪv/
noun
plural
additives
Learner's definition of ADDITIVE
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:
something (such as a chemical) that is added in small amounts to a substance to improve it in some way
a gasoline
additive
to reduce pollution
food
additives
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