Description
A substance, usually in small quantities, that is added to a base material for the purpose of modifying the properties of the end product. Examples of additives are: antioxidants, inhibitors, accelerators, thickeners, plasticizers, colorants, fillers, emulsifiers, sizes, stabilizers, flame retardants, etc.
Synonyms and Related Terms
additives (pl.); modifier; admixture; Additive (Deut.); additif (Fr.); aditivo (Port.)
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Last updated on: 3/15/2010 8:19:50 AM
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