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Definition of ingredient - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
cookingcomponent part of a mixture
- Flour is a key ingredient in bread..
2.
figurativeelement in a situation or process
- Trust is an essential ingredient in a successful partnership..
Expressions with ingredient
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lacking a necessary component
The missing ingredient in the recipe was salt.
undisclosed element making something unique
The secret ingredient in her cake is cardamom.
component in a product that does not contribute to its main function
The lotion has an inactive ingredient for fragrance.
single component added during cooking or processing to create a dish
Sugar is a common food ingredient in many desserts.
causing skin pores to become blocked
This cream contains pore clogging ingredient properties.
specific compound causing a product's effect
The active ingredient in the medicine reduces fever.
Origin of ingredient
Latin, ingredi (to enter)
Terms with ingredient included in their meaning
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ingredient
made with or containing cocoa-based ingredients
sweetener
sweet crystalline food ingredient from cane or beet plants
culinary ingredient
liquid from a lemon, used as flavoring or in drinks
food
edible fungi used as a cooking ingredient
ingredient
dough made from flour and water, sometimes with egg
ingredient
used in sandwiches or as a side dish
ingredient
liquid used in making cheese and yogurt
kitchen ingredient
large tropical fruit with a hard shell and fibrous husk
alternative ingredient
ingredient used in place of another in a recipe
cooking
small amount of an ingredient added to a dish
food
cake made with apples as a main ingredient
cooking ingredient
edible young green shoots from a spring garden vegetable
food
cake made with mashed bananas as a main ingredient
ingredient
fruit taste used to flavor sweets and drinks
cooking
ingredient in recipes for flavor or color
food ingredient
made mainly from cheese or containing a lot of cheese
ingredient
oil from coconuts used for cooking or cosmetics
food ingredient
coarse flour made from ground corn
cooking
sauce using cream as main ingredient
cooking
soup with fish as the main ingredient
desserts
cake made with jelly as main ingredient
ingredient
powder or liquid used to make lemonade
food drink
having fewer calories or less of an ingredient
drink or cooking
liquid from mangos used as a drink or ingredient
Examples of ingredient in a sentence
Garlic is a key ingredient in many dishes. Patience is a key ingredient in mastering any skill. Innovation is a crucial ingredient for business growth.
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- French:ingrédient, composant, ...
- German:Zutat, Element, ...
- Italian:componente, elemento, ...
- Spanish:componente, elemento, ...
- Portuguese:componente, elemento, ...
- Chinese:成分, 要素, ...
- Japanese:材料, 要素, ...
- Arabic:مُكَوِّن, ...
- Hebrew:מַרְכִּיב, מֶרְכִּיב, ...
- Russian:ингредиент, составляющая, ...
- Ukrainian:інгредієнт, складова, ...
- Hindi:सामग्री, तत्व, ...
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