inactive ingredient

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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

inactive ingredient inactive ingredients

Etymology

From in- + active ingredient.

Related words

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