additive
additive
(ædɪtɪv )Word forms: plural additives
countable noun
An additive is a substance which is added in small amounts to foods or other things in order to improve them or to make them last longer.
Strict safety tests are carried out on food additives.
...additive-free baby foods.
Synonyms: added ingredient, artificial or synthetic ingredient, E number, extra More Synonyms of additive
