additive

ad*di*tive

adjective

{bc}of, relating to, or characterized by {a_link|addition}

additive

noun

{bc}a substance added to another in relatively small amounts to effect a desired change in properties

additive identity

noun

{bc}an identity element (such as 0 in the group of whole numbers under the operation of addition) that in a given mathematical system leaves unchanged any element to which it is added

additive inverse

noun

{bc}a number that when added to a given number gives zero

additive manufacturing

noun

{bc}{sx|3d printing|3D printing|}