ingredient
ɪnˈɡriːdiənt
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Noun

1.
cookingcomponent part of a mixture
  • Flour is a key ingredient in bread..
component constituent element
2.
figurativeelement in a situation or process
  • Trust is an essential ingredient in a successful partnership..
component element factor
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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

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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  1. French:ingrédient, composant, ...
  2. German:Zutat, Element, ...
  3. Italian:componente, elemento, ...
  4. Spanish:componente, elemento, ...
  5. Portuguese:componente, elemento, ...
  6. Chinese:成分, 要素, ...
  7. Japanese:材料, 要素, ...
  8. Arabic:مُكَوِّن, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַרְכִּיב, מֶרְכִּיב, ...
  10. Russian:ингредиент, составляющая, ...
  11. Ukrainian:інгредієнт, складова, ...
  12. Hindi:सामग्री, तत्व, ...

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