ingredient
noun
in·gre·di·ent
in-ˈgrē-dē-ənt 
: something that enters into a compound or is a component part of any combination or mixture : constituent
ingredient
adjective
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Examples of ingredient in a Sentence
He uses only the finest ingredients in his cooking.
the ingredients of a salad
the ingredients in the soap
Honesty is an essential ingredient of a successful marriage.
The show has all the ingredients needed to attract a large audience.
Recent Examples on the Web
As a dietitian, Karen understands the importance of clean, simple ingredients and avoiding unnecessary preservatives.
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Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
Your derm can offer product recs that are safe to use on your face, but generally speaking, something with hydrating humectants (like hyaluronic acid and glycerin) and skin-soothing and protecting ingredients (like ceramides, petrolatum, allantoin, and colloidal oatmeal) are good options.
—Alice Oglethorpe, SELF, 10 May 2024
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Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
Your derm can offer product recs that are safe to use on your face, but generally speaking, something with hydrating humectants (like hyaluronic acid and glycerin) and skin-soothing and protecting ingredients (like ceramides, petrolatum, allantoin, and colloidal oatmeal) are good options.
—Alice Oglethorpe, SELF, 10 May 2024
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“Ingredient.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ingredient. Accessed 15 May. 2024.
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ingredient
noun
in·gre·di·ent
in-ˈgrēd-ē-ənt
: one of the substances that make up a mixture
ingredients of a salad
Medical Definition
ingredient
noun
in·gre·di·ent
in-ˈgrēd-ē-ənt
: something that enters into a compound or is a component part of any combination or mixture
formula which will have just about the same ingredients as mother's milk—Morris Fishbein
Morris Fishbein
ingredient
adjective
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