Meaning Of The Word Additive

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additive in American English
a substance added to another in small quantities to produce a desired effect, as a preservative added to food or an antiknock added to gasoline
showing or relating to addition
adjective: characterized or produced by addition; cumulative
noun: something that is added, as one substance to another, to alter or improve the general quality or to counteract undesirable properties

additive in Automotive Engineering
noun: An additive is a small amount of chemical substance that is added to improve the quality of fuel.

additive in British English
adjective: characterized or produced by addition; cumulative
noun: any substance added to something to improve it, prevent deterioration, etc

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