- plural of additive.
additives
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The approach could be especially valuable for manufacturing tiny electronic devices, where leftover additives can interfere with the performance of printed materials.
From Science Daily • Jul. 11, 2026
They were looking for a steady source of raw milk at a time when consumers were waking up to the risks of food contaminated by additives, fertilizers and pesticides.
From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026
Similarly, packaged pancakes and waffles are filled with sugars and are often ultraprocessed, loaded with harmful additives.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 21, 2026
These studies may help explain the biological mechanisms that could connect food additives to an increased risk of disease.
From Science Daily • Jun. 18, 2026
Or the organic phosphates may interact with various drugs, or with synthetic materials, food additives — who can say what else of the infinite number of man-made substances that now pervade our world?
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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