For Additive we have terms and definitions in 7 topics. The topics are Car Care, Carpet, Energy, Explosives, Import Cars, Plastics and Rocketry.

Additive (Car Care)

A compound that enhances some property of, or imparts some new property to, the base fluid. In some hydraulic fluid formulations, the additive volume may constitute as much as 20 percent of the final composition. The more important types of additives include anti-oxidants, anti-wear additives, corrosion inhibitors, viscosity index improvers, and foam suppressants.

Additive (Carpet)

A supplementary material combined with a base material to provide special properties. For example, pigments are used a dope additives to give color in mass dyeing.

Additive (Energy)

A term used generally to indicate special chemicals that may be added to products to improve their characteristics.

Additive (Explosives)

Something added to a basic composition to accomplish some special purpose - mostly in small proportions.

Additive (Import Cars)

1. Any material added to a lubricating grease or oil to improve its suitability for service. It may improve a property that the lubricant already possesses or give it properties that it does not naturally possess. 2. Any material added to the cooling system to inhibit rust, increase the boiling point, and/or decrease the freezing point. 3. Any one of a number of special chemicals added to a paint to bring about special effects. 4. Chemicals added to gasoline in very small quantities to improve and maintain gasoline quality.

Additive (Plastics)

A substance compounded into a resin to enhance or improve certain characteristics.

Additive (Rocketry)

Propellant ingredient used to enhance physical or ballistic properties.

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