aditivo

[a-di-TI-vo]
nounmasculinepl: aditivos
additive
1. A substance added in small quantities to something to improve or modify its properties
Food manufacturers use additives to preserve freshness.
Os fabricantes de alimentos usam aditivos para preservar a frescura.
2. In mathematics, relating to or involving addition
The additive property of numbers simplifies calculations.
A propriedade aditiva dos números simplifica os cálculos.
3. A substance added to fuel or motor oil to enhance performance
This gasoline contains additives to clean your engine.
Esta gasolina contém aditivos para limpar seu motor.
In Brazil, awareness of food additives (aditivos alimentares) has grown significantly due to increased health consciousness and food labeling regulations. The term is frequently seen on product packaging and in health-related discussions. Additives are regulated by ANVISA (Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária) in Brazil.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
adiçãoingredientesuplementocomplemento
Antonyms / Antônimos
subtrativoredutor

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aditivo
Standard term used across Brazil in commercial, scientific, and culinary contexts
Portugal
aditivo
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; standard in European Portuguese
Technical/Scientific
aditivo
Commonly used in automotive, food science, and chemical engineering fields

Related Words

aditivaadiçãoadicionaringredienteconservantequímico

Related Idioms & Phrases

aditivo alimentar (food additive)
aditivo de combustível (fuel additive)
aditivo de óleo (oil additive)
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