Definition

Describing a substance that prevents the formation of clumps or lumps in powdered materials.

Example

The anticaking agent helped keep the powdered sugar free-flowing and easy to use.

Conversation

I just bought some new powdered sugar for baking.

Oh nice! Is it anticaking like they advertised?

Yeah, it actually works pretty well; no clumps at all!

That's great to hear! It makes baking so much easier.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Anticaking is formed from "anti-" (meaning against) and "caking" (from the verb "cake" meaning to form into a mass or lump). The word refers to substances that prevent the formation of lumps or clumps in powdered materials.

Memory Tip

Think of 'against' ('anti-') the formation of 'lumps' ('caking') — that's why anticaking means preventing clumping.

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