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Definition of E-number noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

E-number

noun
 
/ˈiː nʌmbə(r)/
 
/ˈiː nʌmbər/
(British English)
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  1. a number with the letter E in front of it that is printed on packs and containers to show what artificial tastes and colours have been added to food and drink; an artificial taste, colour, etc. added to food and drink
    • This sauce is full of E-numbers.
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