additive

noun adjective

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: ad-di-tive (3)
English Definition

A substance added to something in small quantities to improve or preserve it.

Example Sentence

This food contains no artificial additives.

US IPA /ˈædətɪv/
UK IPA /ˈædətɪv/

Synonyms

addition supplement preservative adjuvant

Antonyms

subtraction deduction