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additive-heavy

[/ˈædɪtɪv ˈhɛvi/]
adjective
carregado de aditivos
1. Containing a large amount of chemical additives or preservatives; heavily supplemented with additives
This additive-heavy processed food is not recommended for health-conscious consumers.
Este alimento processado carregado de aditivos não é recomendado para consumidores preocupados com a saúde.
2. Relying heavily on the addition of substances to achieve desired properties or effects
The additive-heavy formula of the paint ensures better durability.
A fórmula carregada de aditivos da tinta garante melhor durabilidade.
Synonyms
additive-ladenadditive-richhigh in additiveschemically loaded
Antonyms
additive-freeadditive-lightnaturalunprocessed

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
carregado de aditivos
most common usage
São Paulo
cheio de aditivos
informal alternative
Portugal
com muitos aditivos
formal preference

Related Idioms & Phrases

full of chemicals
loaded with preservatives
heavily processed
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