additives

NOUN

added ingredient

Synonyms

STRONGEST

preservative supplement

STRONG

accompaniment add-on addition extra

WEAK

flavor enhancer

Example Sentences

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I ask if Sour Patch Kids are gluten-free, and I get a warning about additives in the ingredient list.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

Jet fuel is essentially a highly refined form of kerosene with specialised additives, and is usually produced from fractional distillation of crude oil.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Commercial nail polishes were used to test additives for formula compatibility and electrical performance.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

The ultraprocessed category includes foods that are commercially processed using ingredients and additives that are unlikely to be found in home kitchens.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

He argued that the rules for organics had to allow synthetic additives and preservatives.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan