Additives Meaning in English

word · lemma: additive

US

ˈædətɪvz/, /ˈædɪtɪvz

AD-uh-tivz

UK

ˈædɪtˌɪvz

AD-i-tivz

Definition

Additives are substances that are added to something, especially food, to improve its quality, taste, color, or to preserve it.

Usage & Nuances

Most commonly used when talking about processed foods, especially in 'food additives.' Can be countable or uncountable. Sometimes the term has a negative connotation related to health concerns. Not used for medicine ingredients.

• Spanish: aditivos
• Portuguese (BR): aditivos
• Portuguese (PT): aditivos
• Chinese (Simplified): 添加剂
• Chinese (Traditional): 添加劑
• Hindi: एडिटिव्स
• Arabic: المضافات
• Bengali: অ্যাডিটিভ - সংযোজক পদার্থ
• Russian: добавки
• Japanese: 添加物 - 添加剤
• Vietnamese: chất phụ gia
• Korean: 첨가물
• Turkish: katkı maddesi
• Urdu: مضافات
• Indonesian: bahan tambahan

Example Sentences

Many packaged foods contain additives.

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Some additives keep food fresh for longer.

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People worry about artificial additives in drinks.

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Are you allergic to any food additives?

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This cereal claims to be free from artificial additives.

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Checking the label for additives is a good habit.

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