ingredient

US /ɪnˈɡridiənt/

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UK /ɪnˈgri:diənt/

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noun

  • Food item used when making a meal or drink
  • Quality necessary to be something to work well

Examples

salicylic acid, the active ingredient in aspirin

She hopes the change of career will supply the missing ingredient in her life? excitement.