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.

additif

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additive ['ædɪtɪv] abbr.

abbr., silic.

add.

additive

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grading
agric.	sélection par absorption
cinema	étalonnage
commun.	grading
comp.	classification
ed.	notation
forestr.	mise à l'échelle
labor.org.	tri par tailles
ling.	gradation
mil. logist.	cotation
textile	évaluation du grade


additive
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


to improve
chem.	améliorer; perfectionner; affiner; renforcer; concentrer