a substance that is added in small amounts to something, especially food, in order to make it last longer, look more attractive, or improve it in some way
colour/foodadditives
Synonyms and related words
Substances and chemicals in food and drink
additive
albumin
ascorbic acid
additive
noun countable
US /ˈædətɪv/
Word Forms
singular
additive
plural
additives
DEFINITIONS1
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a substance that is added in small amounts to something, especially food, in order to make it last longer, look more attractive, or improve it in some way