Korean word

첨가물

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheomgamul

Meaning

  • nounadditive

Example

이 식품에는 첨가물이 많이 들어 있어요.i sik pu me neun cheom ga mu ri ma ni teu reo i sseo yo

This food contains a lot of additives.

Illustration for 첨가물 (additive)

More examples

요즘에는 첨가물 없이 만든 제품도 많아요.yo jeu me neun cheom ga mul eop ssi man deun che pum do ma na yo

These days, there are also many products made without additives.

Core concept

An extra ingredient placed in a product to affect its taste, texture, appearance, or shelf life.

Common phrases

  • 첨가물을 줄이다cheom ga mu reul chu ri da

    reduce additives

  • 첨가물 없이cheom ga mul eop ssi

    without additives

Similar words

첨가제cheomgaje: A substance added to a product to change how it works or what it is like.
방부제pangbuje: A food-preserving substance that slows spoilage and keeps food usable longer.
색소saeksso: A coloring substance added to food or products to change their color.
감미료kammiryo: A food ingredient that adds sweetness.

Definition in Korean

제품이나 음식에 원래 없던 성분을 의도적으로 더한 물질을 뜻한다che pu mi na eum si ge wol lae eop tteon seong bu neul ui do jeo geu ro teo han mul jji reul tteu tan da

Word origin

The noun combines the idea of adding with the idea of a material object, creating the meaning of a substance added to something else.

Usage tips

  • English speakers can remember that additive is a broad, neutral word and does not automatically mean an artificial or dangerous ingredient.

Opposites

  • 무첨가mucheomgano additivesnoun

Related words

  • 첨가하다cheomgahadaaddverb
  • 첨가제cheomgajeadditivenoun

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