additive (noun)

  • 101sulfuric acid — noun A transparent, oily liquid, formula HSO, that is a strong acid with very many industrial applications. Syn: E513, food additive See Also: sulfate, sulphate, oleum …

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  • 102magnesium sulfate — noun The magnesium salt of sulfuric acid (chemical formula MgSO), commonly called Epsom salts. Syn: E518, food additive …

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  • 103karaya gum — noun a gum extracted from the trees of the Sterculia genus, used as a food additive and denture adhesive Syn: E416, thickener, stabiliser, emulsifier …

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  • 104chlorine dioxide — noun a reddish yellow explosive gas, ClO, used as a water disinfectant and to bleach flour and wood pulp Syn: E926, food additive …

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  • 105acidity regulator — noun any food additive used to control pH …

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  • 106nonivamide — noun A capsaicinoid, an amide of pelargonic acid and vanillylamine, present in chili peppers and used as a food additive and a lachrymatory agent …

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  • 107ractopamine — noun A drug used as a feed additive to promote leanness in pigs raised for their meat …

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  • 108acetanisole — noun A particular aromatic compound used as a food additive …

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  • 109amyl nitrate — noun Chemistry a colourless synthetic liquid used as an additive in diesel fuel to improve its ignition properties …

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  • 110emulsifier — noun a substance that stabilizes an emulsion, in particular an additive used to stabilize processed foods …

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