Additive definition

Additive

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WordNet

(1) Characterized or produced by addition

"An additive process"

(2) Designating or involving an equation whose terms are of the first degree

(3) Something added to enhance food or gasoline or paint or medicine

WiktionaryText

A substance added to another substance or product for its ability to alter the results.

Example: Oil may be used as an additive to gasoline to improve the lubrication of a small engine