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additive

UK
/ˈæd.ɪ.tɪv/
US
/ˈæd.ɪ.tɪv/

Translations

additivenoun
additives
pl
UK
/ˈæd.ɪ.tɪv/
US
/ˈæd.ə.tɪv/
The bread contains an additive to keep it fresh longer.
Le pain contient un additif pour rester frais plus longtemps.
Synonyms
component
ingredient
enhancer
supplement
addendum
additiveadjective
more additive
Comp.
most additive
Super.
UK
/ˈæd.ɪ.tɪv/
US
/ˈæd.ɪ.tɪv/
additifChimie, mathématiques.
Entropy is an additive quantity for independent subsystems.
L’entropie est une grandeur additive pour des sous-systèmes indépendants.
Additional translations
additifAu sens général, plus rare.
Synonyms
further
extra
incremental
additional
supplementary

Definitions

additivenoun
A substance added to something in small quantities to improve or preserve it.
The bread contains an additive to keep it fresh longer.
additiveadjective
Characterized by or relating to addition; involving the process of adding.
The additive nature of the process means that each step builds upon the previous one.
Relating to a substance added to something in small quantities to improve or preserve it.
The additive properties of the chemical help to enhance the flavor of the food.
Mathematics & Physics: of a function, quantity, or effect whose value for the whole is equal to the sum of its values for the parts.
Entropy is an additive quantity for independent subsystems.
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