Ingredient — Defs

01 n. That which enters into a compound, or is a component part of any combination, recipe, or mixture; an element; a constituent.

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That which enters into a compound, or is a component part of any combination, recipe, or mixture; an element; a constituent.
“By way of analysis we may proceed from compounds to ingredients.” — Sir I. Newton.

“Water is the chief ingredient in all the animal fluids and solids.” — Arbuthnot.

02 a. Entering as, or forming, an ingredient or component part.

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Entering as, or forming, an ingredient or component part.
“Acts where no sin is ingredient.” — Jer. Taylor.