増ぞう量りょう剤ざい

noun

filler; extender; bulking agent

A substance added to increase volume or weight, often in food, pharmaceuticals, or industrial products. Can imply a cheap additive used to stretch a product.

• この加か工こう食しょく品ひんには増ぞう量りょう剤ざいとしてデンプンが使つかわれている。

  Starch is used as a filler in this processed food.

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