additive in French
additive in French is additif — additive means a substance added to something else in small amounts to change or improve it.
additive in French
additif
(mathematics, of a function, etc.) That is distributive over addition.
additif
A substance added to another substance or product to produce specific properties in the combined substance.
What does "additive" mean?
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noun A substance added to something else in small amounts to change or improve it.
"The food contains no artificial additives."
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adjective Relating to or produced by addition.
"The effects of the two drugs were additive rather than one canceling the other out."
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additive in a sentence
- The food contains no artificial additives.
- Fuel additives can improve engine performance.
- The effects of the two drugs were additive rather than one canceling the other out.
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What is "additive" in French?
"additive" in French is additif. additive means: A substance added to something else in small amounts to change or improve it.
How do you use "additive" in a sentence?
Example: "The food contains no artificial additives." In French, "additive" is additif.
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