in·gre·di·ent 
/ɪnˈgri:dijənt/ noun
plural in·gre·di·ents /ɪnˈgri:dijənt/ noun [count] 1 : one of the things that are used to make a food, product, etc.
▪ He uses only the finest/freshest ingredients in his cooking. ▪ the ingredients of a salad ▪ the ingredients in/of the soap 2 : a quality or characteristic that makes something possible
▪ Honesty is an essential ingredient of/for a successful marriage. ▪ The show has all the ingredients needed to attract a large audience.
▪ He uses only the finest/freshest ingredients in his cooking. ▪ the ingredients of a salad ▪ the ingredients in/of the soap
▪ Honesty is an essential ingredient of/for a successful marriage. ▪ The show has all the ingredients needed to attract a large audience.
