additive
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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
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
Mom casually refers to her revolutionary soil additive.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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STAAR Grade 6 Mathematics: Computations and Algebraic Relationships
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