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additive

[ad-i-tiv] / ˈæd ɪ tɪv /


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The deal will be additive to earnings on day one and add to GE Vernova’s portfolio “industry-leading technology to innovate into the future and serve this growing market,” Strazik says on a call with analysts.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

Last year, the company changed its popular strawberry shake and signature pink lemonade recipes to remove red dye No. 40, a synthetic additive used to give foods and drinks a bright red hue.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

"This quantification of the economic value that these things provide is only additive to the inherent intrinsic conservation value that all life on Earth has."

From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026

Unlike conventional methods that shape a part by cutting away material or filling a mold, additive manufacturing builds an object by placing material only where it is required.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 2026

One is modeling, an additive process using soft materials such as plaster, clay, or wax.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson

Nevertheless, the research provides a foundation for investigating how common sweeteners, food additives, and medications might interact inside the digestive system.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026

Foods “cross into ultra-processed territory when they contain preservatives, flavorings and other food additives, or substances ... to enhance flavor and increase shelf life.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

A basic rule of thumb is that to be ultra-processed a product needs more than five ingredients, with at least one not normally found in your kitchen - things like emulsifiers, additives and flavourings.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

Even in cases where there are no unknown additives, the lack of regulation and expert guidance presents a worrying level of uncertainty.

From Slate ● Sep. 13, 2026

These contain an incredible variety of chemical additives and medicinal agents in addition to the basic foodstuffs.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson


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