additive

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/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.

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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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