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additive


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noun

Definition of ADDITIVE

: a substance added to another in relatively small amounts to effect a desired change in properties <food additives>
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Examples of ADDITIVE

  1. a gasoline additive to reduce pollution

First Known Use of ADDITIVE

1945

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