additive

US /ˈæd.ə.t̬ɪv/
UK /ˈæd.ə.t̬ɪv/
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aditivo, sustancia añadida

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

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Many processed foods contain artificial additives.
Muchos alimentos procesados contienen aditivos artificiales.
This fuel has special additives to improve engine performance.
Este combustible tiene aditivos especiales para mejorar el rendimiento del motor.
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aditivo, adicional

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

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The company specializes in additive manufacturing processes.
La empresa se especializa en procesos de fabricación aditiva.
They are developing new additive technologies for plastics.
Están desarrollando nuevas tecnologías aditivas para plásticos.