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.

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additif

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additive ['ædɪtɪv] abbr.

abbr., silic.

add.

additive

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additive abbr.
gen.	substance ajoutée aux aliments
agric. chem.	agent additif
chem.	agent d'addition
comp.	additionnel
construct.	addition
econ. construct.	produit d'addition
food.ind.	produits d'addition
industr.	additive
industr. chem.	produit ajouté
industr. construct. chem.	produit adjuvant


element abbr.
gen.	ouvrage; cartouche; unité élémentaire
construct.	tranche modulaire
el.	bloc de plaques; élément; élément logique
lab.law.	élément de travail
mech.eng.	organe mécanique élémentaire
nat.sc. agric.	élément du bois