inactive ingredient
Meanings
noun
- A component of a mixture product which does not directly contribute to the product's primary goal, but helps to make the product more stimulating to the consumer or to assist the active ingredient in some small manner.
Word forms
Etymology
From in- + active ingredient.
Related words
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