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Plural
additives
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a substance that is added in small quantities to something else to improve or preserve its quality, appearance, or effectiveness
- The food manufacturer used a natural additive to enhance the flavor of the product.
- This cleaning solution contains an additive that helps remove stubborn stains.
- The company researched various additives to improve the performance of their paint.
- A common additive in cosmetics is hyaluronic acid, which helps retain moisture.
- In the experiment, they added a chemical additive to test its effect on the reaction rate.
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