ingredient
noun
something that enters as an element into a mixture.
ingredients
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pluralof ingredient.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Mint essence, for example, contains menthone, and the tool can propose other ingredients that also include the compound.
From Barron's ● Nov. 14, 2026
AI can also be used to find molecules to substitute for certain animal-derived ingredients.
From Barron's ● Nov. 14, 2026
Wendy’s will also try to rebuild its menu with a focus on fresher and higher-quality ingredients for its main menu items.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 12, 2026
A box of gravel, a handful of leaves and a miniature door might not sound like the ingredients for a wedding day drama.
From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2026
It was a clever solution, for even if someone found the list, no one but Simon would know which were the real ingredients and which were the fakes, and the recipe would thus remain secret.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
