additive

UK
/ˈæd.ɪ.tɪv/
US
/ˈæd.ɪ.tɪv/

Translations

additivenoun
additives
pl
UK
/ˈæd.ɪ.tɪv/
US
/ˈæd.ə.tɪv/
The food contains a natural additive to enhance flavor.
Еда содержит натуральную добавку для улучшения вкуса.
additiveadjective
more additive
Comp.
most additive
Super.
UK
/ˈæd.ɪ.tɪv/
US
/ˈæd.ɪ.tɪv/
The additive process in manufacturing allows for more complex designs.
Аддитивный процесс в производстве позволяет создавать более сложные конструкции.

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.