B2 noun Neutro

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.

Exemplos

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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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
additive
Verb
add
Advérbio
additively
Adjetivo
additive
Relacionado
addition
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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

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
additive
Verb
add
Advérbio
additively
Adjetivo
additive
Relacionado
addition

Colocações comuns

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

Frases Comuns

harmful additive

harmful additive

additive-free

additive-free

natural additive

natural additive

Frequentemente confundido com

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.

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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.

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Erros comuns

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

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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.

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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

countable noun can be used as an adjective (e.g., additive manufacturing) often pluralized as 'additives'
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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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C1

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