Additive and Supplement

Additive

Additive noun - Something added to enhance food or gasoline or paint or medicine.
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Synonyms for Additive

Supplement is a synonym for additive in added ingredient topic. In some cases you can use "Supplement" instead a noun "Additive".

Nearby Words: addition, additional

Supplement

Supplement noun - Something that serves to complete or make up for a deficiency in something else.
Usage example: recommends taking a vitamin C supplement to prevent colds

Additive is a synonym for supplement in addition topic. You can use "Additive" instead a noun "Supplement", if it concerns topics such as something added.

How words are described

common common additive common supplement
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