additive
UK/'æditiv/US
TOEFLGREC1
Definitions
n.
A substance added to food, fuel, or other products to improve or preserve them
添加剂，添加物
adj.
Relating to or produced by addition; cumulative
添加的，附加的，累积的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedaddroot
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ivetending to, having the nature of
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Common Collocations
- 1.food additive食品添加剂
- 2.additive effect加成效应
Example Sentences
- 1.
Food additives are used to preserve freshness and enhance flavor.