noun · neutral
additive
UK/ˈædɪtɪv/US/ˈædətɪv/AD·di·tive
a substance added to food to improve colour, flavour, texture, or shelf life
Examples
“Consumers are increasingly concerned about artificial additives in snacks.”
“The factory uses natural additives rather than synthetic ones.”
“Labels often list additives by their E‑numbers.”
Band 8 sentence
“While consumers demand natural ingredients, many manufacturers rely on artificial additives to maintain consistency and appearance.”
Collocations
- food additives
- artificial additives
- E‑number additives
Word family
Common mistakes
This product contains addictive substances.→This product contains additives.
We try avoid additives in food.→We try to avoid additives in food.
Say it for a higher band
5ingredient→6chemical→7+additive
Synonyms
preservative
Easily confused
addictive
“Cigarettes contain nicotine, which makes them highly addictive.”
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