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Definition ingredient in British English

ingredient noun

[countable] noun
/ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/
1

one of the foods or liquids that you use in making a particular meal

Example

Mix all the ingredients together and place them in a shallow dish.

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1.1

one of the substances that are combined to make something. The active ingredient of a drug or medicine is the thing that makes it effective

Example

Our products contain only natural ingredients.

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2

one of the things that give something its character or that make it effective

Example

Good communication is an essential ingredient of good management.

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Definition ingredient in British English