additive
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.
Exemplos
3 de 5Many 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.
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.
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.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the word 'add' + 'it' + 'ive'. It is something you 'add' to 'it' (the product) to make 'it' better or last longer.
Quiz rápido
The manufacturer claims that this juice contains no artificial _______ or preservatives.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: additives
Exemplos
Many processed snacks contain a food additive to keep them fresh for several months.
everydayMany processed snacks contain a food additive to keep them fresh for several months.
The government has introduced stricter regulations regarding the use of every chemical additive in consumer products.
formalThe government has introduced stricter regulations regarding the use of every chemical additive in consumer products.
I'm trying to cut down on treats that have a lot of artificial additives in them.
informalI'm trying to cut down on treats that have a lot of artificial additives in them.
The study analyzes how the specific fuel additive influences the combustion efficiency of the engine.
academicThe study analyzes how the specific fuel additive influences the combustion efficiency of the engine.
Our latest product line features a unique additive that prevents paint from fading in direct sunlight.
businessOur latest product line features a unique additive that prevents paint from fading in direct sunlight.
Sinônimos
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Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
harmful additive
harmful additive
additive-free
additive-free
natural additive
natural additive
Frequentemente confundido com
'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.
Notas de uso
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.
Erros comuns
Learners often use 'addition' when they should use 'additive' (e.g., saying 'this food has many additions' instead of 'additives').
Dica de memorização
Think of the word 'add' + 'it' + 'ive'. It is something you 'add' to 'it' (the product) to make 'it' better or last longer.
Origem da palavra
From the Latin 'additicius', meaning 'added' or 'additional', derived from 'addere' (to add).
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many Western countries, there is a growing consumer trend toward 'clean labels' and 'additive-free' foods due to health concerns regarding synthetic chemicals.
Quiz rápido
The manufacturer claims that this juice contains no artificial _______ or preservatives.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: additives
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