Meaning of the word additive in English

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additive

US /ˈæd.ə.t̬ɪv/
UK /ˈæd.ə.t̬ɪv/
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Noun

1.

a substance added to something in small quantities to improve or preserve it

Example:
Many processed foods contain artificial additives.
This fuel has special additives to improve engine performance.

Adjective

1.

relating to or denoting a substance added to something to improve or preserve it

Example:
The company specializes in additive manufacturing processes.
They are developing new additive technologies for plastics.
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