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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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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

When California passed its landmark food safety law in 2023, it did more than ban a handful of controversial additives — it stepped into a role the federal government had long failed to fill.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

She experimented with 13 commercially available clear coats and more than 50 additives.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

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

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson