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Definition of: additive
(ad′ə·tiv) noun
An extra ingredient added in small quantity to a product for the purpose of altering or improving some characteristic, such as stability, flavor, performance, cost, or the like.
— adjective That is to be added; serving or tending to increase. [<L additivus <addere.
See ADD. ]
—ad′di·tive·ly adverb
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