additives

Example Sentences

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The additives lower the temperature at which the glass softens and make it flow more easily when heated, which could simplify manufacturing.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

In another study, food color additives, synthetic and natural, were associated with a 21% increased risk of breast cancer.

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

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

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