additive Substances mixed in small quantities with another product to modify its chemical or physical state. Additives are used to make food look visually more attractive, in the case of colouring agents, as well as to preserve and extend the life of the product ['ædɪtɪv] adj.

environ.

additivo

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additive ['ædɪtɪv] abbr.

abbr., silic.

add.

additive

: 191 phrases in 32 subjects

Agriculture	33
Animal husbandry	2
Chemistry	31
Communications	2
Construction	1
Earth sciences	5
Economics	2
Electronics	4
Energy industry	1
Environment	5
Food industry	7
General	14
Genetics	1
Health care	8
Immigration and citizenship	4
Industry	2
Information technology	4
Life sciences	3
Materials science	1
Mathematics	9
Mechanic engineering	1
Medical	13
Metallurgy	6
Name of organization	3
Natural sciences	5
Pharmacy and pharmacology	2
Plastics	1
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Statistics	12
Surveying	1
Technology	3
Transport	3


additive
gen.	sostanza aggiuntiva; aggiunta; addittivo
econ. construct.	coadiuvante
environ.	additivo
med.	sostanza aggiunta; additivo
met.	aggregativo
tech.	additivo del tabacco


sub-function
el.	sottofunzione