concealedadditive
nounUK /kənˈsiːld ˈædɪtɪv/
US /kənˈsiːld ˈædəˌtɪv/
A hidden thing that is put into something, like food, without people knowing.
The label did not mention the concealed additive in the snack.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A secret extra part added to a mixture or product.
The factory used a concealed additive to make the paint dry faster.
3. Something sneaky that is included in a plan or deal.
The contract had a concealed additive that raised the price later.
4. A hidden substance added to a material to change how it works.
Scientists found a concealed additive in the plastic sample.