additive-laden

[/ˈædɪtɪv ˈleɪdən/]

adjective

carregado de aditivos

1. containing a large amount of additives; heavily loaded with chemical additives or preservatives

Many processed foods are additive-laden and unhealthy.

Muitos alimentos processados são carregados de aditivos e pouco saudáveis.

2. formulated or composed with multiple additives as primary ingredients

This additive-laden paint requires special preparation before application.

Esta tinta carregada de aditivos requer preparação especial antes da aplicação.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

carregado de aditivos

standard term used in food and product labeling

São Paulo

cheio de aditivos

common informal variant

Portugal

sobrecarregado de aditivos

more formal, emphasizing excess

full of additives

laden with chemicals

heavily processed

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