additive 1
noundomain: artefact
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
something added to enhance food or gasoline or paint or medicine
Hypernym
addition 1
noun
a component that is added to something to improve it
EnglishDerivationally related form
additive 2
adjective
characterized or produced by addition
Hyponym
adjuvant 1
noun
an additive that enhances the effectiveness of medical treatment
food additive 1
noun
an additive to food intended to improve its flavor or appearance or shelf-life
a gasoline additive used to reduce engine knocking and increase the fuel's octane rating by raising the temperature and pressure at which auto-ignition occurs.
raising agent 1
noun
A leavening agent (also known as raising agent or leaven agent) is a substance added to dough or batter to make it lighter and softer.
