ingredient

US /ɪnˈɡriː.di.ənt/
UK /ɪnˈɡriː.di.ənt/
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1.

any of the foods or substances that are combined to make a particular dish

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The main ingredient of this cake is flour.
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Fresh vegetables are key ingredients in healthy cooking.
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componentelementconstituentpartitem
2.

a factor contributing to the success or failure of something

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Hard work is a crucial ingredient for success.
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Trust is a vital ingredient in any relationship.
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factorelementcomponentaspectpart