additive
nounDivide additive into syllables:
ad · di · tive
How to pronounce additive:
Definition of additive:
- additive (noun):
- something added to enhance food or gasoline or paint or medicine.
- any substance added to something, such as food, to improve it or prevent deterioration
Synonyms for additive:
additionAntonyms for additive:
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