ingredient Definition
in·gre·di·ent (in grē′dē ənt)
noun
- any of the things that a mixture is made of
- a component part, or constituent, of anything
Etymology: ME < L ingrediens, prp. of ingredi: see ingress
ingredient Synonyms
ingredient Usage Examples
Converse of object
- derive: We all have been eating ingredients derived from biotech crops for about 10 years in the United States.
- modify: Genetically modified ingredients are those which have had their genes modified to give them additional or improved characteristics.
- contain: They may not contain any active ingredient at all.
- sourced: We endeavor to use fresh, locally produced and sourced ingredients where practical.
- combine: These combine luxury ingredients blended from the finest quality plant oils.
Preposition: into
shaker: Bronx Terrace 5cl gin 3cl dry vermouth 2cl Roses's lime cordial Pour all ingredients into a shaker with ice.
Adjective modifier
- active: They may not contain any active ingredient at all.
- fresh: You enjoy working with fresh ingredients to create high quality products.
- essential: Creativity is an essential ingredient to the way he works.
- vital: The most vital ingredient in any club is the fans.
- raw: Most of these changes mean less food is being bought as raw ingredients and more as processed food products.
- sourced: Our delicious breakfasts feature locally sourced West Country ingredients.
Modifies a noun
- ibuprofen: Advil tablets contain the active ingredient ibuprofen, which is a type of medicine called a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug ( NSAID ).
- hydrochloride: This medicine contains the active ingredient ranitidine hydrochloride, which is a type of medicine called an H2-receptor antagonist.
Noun used with modifier
- marinade: Simply combine the marinade ingredients and then let this spicy mix do all the hard work.
- bakery: AB Mauri is ABF's international yeast and bakery ingredients division.
- salad: In a large salad bowl mix together the salad ingredients.
- food: Around 300,000 food businesses will be affected, subject to them using food and food ingredients containing GM soya or maize.
Preposition: in
Browse dictionary entries near ingredient
- ‹ ingravescent
- ‹ ingratitude
- ‹ ingratiating
- ‹ ingratiate oneself
- ‹ ingratiate
- ‹ ingrate
- ‹ ingrained
- ‹ ingrain
- ‹ ingraft
- ‹ ingot iron
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