additive

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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

He noted that Microsoft’s relationship with OpenAI “is not nearly as additive as it once was” either.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

Possible steps include stricter limits on preservative use, clearer labeling, mandatory disclosure of additive content, and international monitoring efforts similar to those used for trans fatty acids and sodium.

From Science Daily • Jan. 27, 2026

Defense and systems revenue edged up 2%, as price and customer mix offset a 7% drop in deliveries, while propulsion and additive technologies revenue increased 33%.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 22, 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