- additive (adj.)
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[additive 词源字典] - 1690s, "tending to be added," from Latin additivus "added, annexed," from past participle stem of addere (see addition).[additive etymology, additive origin, 英语词源]
- additive (n.)
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- "something that is added" to a chemical solution or food product, 1945, from additive (adj.).