B2 noun ニュートラル

additive

/ˈæd.ɪ.tɪv/

A substance added to something in small quantities to improve, strengthen, or preserve it. It is most commonly used in the context of food processing, fuel production, and industrial manufacturing to enhance specific qualities like flavor, shelf life, or performance.

例文

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1

Many processed snacks contain a food additive to keep them fresh for several months.

Many processed snacks contain a food additive to keep them fresh for several months.

2

The government has introduced stricter regulations regarding the use of every chemical additive in consumer products.

The government has introduced stricter regulations regarding the use of every chemical additive in consumer products.

3

I'm trying to cut down on treats that have a lot of artificial additives in them.

I'm trying to cut down on treats that have a lot of artificial additives in them.

語族

名詞
additive
Verb
add
副詞
additively
形容詞
additive
関連
addition
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'add' + 'it' + 'ive'. It is something you 'add' to 'it' (the product) to make 'it' better or last longer.

クイックテスト

The manufacturer claims that this juice contains no artificial _______ or preservatives.

正解!

正解は: additives

例文

1

Many processed snacks contain a food additive to keep them fresh for several months.

everyday

Many processed snacks contain a food additive to keep them fresh for several months.

2

The government has introduced stricter regulations regarding the use of every chemical additive in consumer products.

formal

The government has introduced stricter regulations regarding the use of every chemical additive in consumer products.

3

I'm trying to cut down on treats that have a lot of artificial additives in them.

informal

I'm trying to cut down on treats that have a lot of artificial additives in them.

4

The study analyzes how the specific fuel additive influences the combustion efficiency of the engine.

academic

The study analyzes how the specific fuel additive influences the combustion efficiency of the engine.

5

Our latest product line features a unique additive that prevents paint from fading in direct sunlight.

business

Our latest product line features a unique additive that prevents paint from fading in direct sunlight.

語族

名詞
additive
Verb
add
副詞
additively
形容詞
additive
関連
addition

よく使う組み合わせ

food additive food additive
chemical additive chemical additive
fuel additive fuel additive
artificial additive artificial additive
color additive color additive

よく使うフレーズ

harmful additive

harmful additive

additive-free

additive-free

natural additive

natural additive

よく混同される語

additive vs addition

'Addition' refers to the general act of adding or something added to a set, while 'additive' specifically refers to a substance added to a mixture to change its properties.

📝

使い方のコツ

Use this word when discussing technical or chemical components added to a base product. In health and nutrition contexts, it often refers to synthetic chemicals, though natural additives also exist.

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よくある間違い

Learners often use 'addition' when they should use 'additive' (e.g., saying 'this food has many additions' instead of 'additives').

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'add' + 'it' + 'ive'. It is something you 'add' to 'it' (the product) to make 'it' better or last longer.

📖

語源

From the Latin 'additicius', meaning 'added' or 'additional', derived from 'addere' (to add).

文法パターン

countable noun can be used as an adjective (e.g., additive manufacturing) often pluralized as 'additives'
🌍

文化的な背景

In many Western countries, there is a growing consumer trend toward 'clean labels' and 'additive-free' foods due to health concerns regarding synthetic chemicals.

クイックテスト

The manufacturer claims that this juice contains no artificial _______ or preservatives.

正解!

正解は: additives

関連単語

bluster

C1

Bluster refers to loud, aggressive, or indignant talk that carries little sting or power and is often intended to intimidate. It suggests a noisy way of speaking that lacks substance or the actual ability to carry out threats.

bogus

C1

Describes something that is not genuine, counterfeit, or intentionally fraudulent. It is often used in academic and legal contexts to refer to claims, documents, or entities that have been fabricated to deceive others.

boisterous

C1

Describes someone or something that is noisy, energetic, and cheerful, often in a way that is slightly out of control. It is frequently used for groups of people, activities, or natural forces like wind and waves.

bombard

C1

To attack or subject someone or something to a continuous flow of objects, questions, or information. In academic and scientific contexts, it specifically refers to directing a stream of particles or radiation at a substance to induce a reaction.

bombastic

C1

Describing speech, writing, or behavior that is high-sounding and inflated but with little actual meaning or substance. It is typically used to criticize someone for being pretentious and trying to sound more important or knowledgeable than they truly are.

bondage

C1

Bondage refers to the state of being under the control of another person or system, characterized by a lack of freedom or involuntary servitude. In an academic context, it encompasses legal, social, and economic structures, such as slavery or debt peonage, that restrict an individual's autonomy.

boon

C1

A boon is a timely benefit or blessing that is extremely helpful in a particular situation. It refers to something that makes life easier or provides a significant advantage when most needed.

boorish

C1

Describes behavior that is rough, unrefined, and ill-mannered, typically lacking sensitivity or social grace. It suggests a lack of education or cultural sophistication in social interactions.

bootstrap

C1

To start or develop a process or business using minimal external resources, often relying on existing internal assets or self-funding. In computing and statistics, it refers to a self-starting process that executes without external input or a technique for estimation through resampling.

bounty

C1

A bounty is a generous gift or a reward offered for a specific task, such as the capture of a criminal. It also frequently refers to an abundance or plentiful supply of something, particularly food or natural resources.

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