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ingredient

CEFR: B1
Any of the foods, spices, or chemical substances that are combined to make a particular dish; or an essential component of success.

Synonyms

  • constituent
  • component
  • element

Common Collocations

  • essential ingredient
  • key ingredient
  • natural ingredients

Example Sentence

Students on cooking holidays learn to source organic, locally produced seasonal ingredients from village producers.

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