ingredient
/ɪnˈɡɹiːdi.ənt/ noun B1- One of the substances present in a mixture, especially food. · Holonyms: mixture; whole· Near-synonyms: constituent, component
- A necessary element to achieve a certain goal; a component. · Holonym: end result· Innovation is just one ingredient for continued growth.
Plural ingredients
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The secret ingredient in the filling, which had never been written down at all, was a spoonful of liquid from a jar of green olives.
Davis asked, “Could you please check with the chef about the ingredients?”
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