additive
Advanced/ˈæd.ə.t̬ɪv/
- noun
- something added to enhance food or gasoline or paint or medicine
additive in a sentence
- “This additive improves the performance of the engine.”
- “A gasoline additive to reduce pollution.”
- “A stabilizing additive boosted the shelf life of the formula.”
What does “additive” mean?
additive (noun) means something added to enhance food or gasoline or paint or medicine. It is pronounced /ˈæd.ə.t̬ɪv/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "additive" mean?
- additive (noun) means: something added to enhance food or gasoline or paint or medicine
- How do you pronounce "additive"?
- "additive" is pronounced /ˈæd.ə.t̬ɪv/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "additive" in a sentence?
- Here is "additive" used in a sentence: This additive improves the performance of the engine.
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