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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
adj
(mathematics, of a function, etc.) That is distributive over addition.
additif
noun
A substance added to another substance or product to produce specific properties in the combined substance.

What does "additive" mean?

  1. noun A substance added to something else in small amounts to change or improve it.
    "The food contains no artificial additives."
  2. 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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