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non
Prefix
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non or non- means the same as not, but makes not part of the word it changes. When you add non- to a word it makes that word mean the opposite.
That drink is non-alcoholic, it has no alcohol in it.
He is a non-believer; he does not believe at all.
additive
Noun
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An additive is a substance which is added to another substance to improve its quality.
additive
Adjective
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If something is additive, it involves addition.