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additive

[ad-i-tiv] / ˈæd ɪ tɪv /


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A 2022 color additive petition filed by two dozen food safety and health advocates found that Red Dye No. 3 caused cancer in laboratory male rats exposed to high levels of the dye.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

While many artists at Felix experiment with their surfaces through additive processes, others use a subtractive approach to enliven their work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

While the results support the additive energy model, the researchers note that more work is needed.

From Science Daily • Jan. 1, 2026

The reputational damage seems apparent: a recent survey conducted by Anthropic found that while 86% of professionals felt like AI was additive to their workplace productivity, 69% mentioned feeling social stigma surrounding its use.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 29, 2025

I’m betting it got its creaminess from xanthan gum or some other additive.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan




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