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additives

NOUN

added ingredient

Synonyms

STRONGEST

preservative supplement

STRONG

accompaniment add-on addition extra

WEAK

flavor enhancer

Example Sentences

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"These additives suggest the link between diet and cognitive function extends beyond just missing out on foods known as healthy, pointing to mechanisms linked to the degree of food processing itself."

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

Some emerging animal and laboratory research has found that several color additives can spur inflammation and may cause insulin resistance.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

The first trouble spots include oils with special weights and manufacturer additives, he said.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

More research is also needed to understand the effects of specific additives, processing compounds and food structures on heart health.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

Or the organic phosphates may interact with various drugs, or with synthetic materials, food additives — who can say what else of the infinite number of man-made substances that now pervade our world?

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson