noun
- plural of fortifier; substances or agents added to food or drink to increase nutritional value or strength
- plural of fortifier; things that strengthen or reinforce something, especially defenses or structures
Usage: commonly used in nutrition and food science contexts
Usage: less common; used in military or structural contexts
Examples
- Milk fortifiers are often added to infant formula to ensure proper nutrition.
- The cereal contains several fortifiers including iron and B vitamins.
- Calcium fortifiers help strengthen bones in growing children.
- Food manufacturers use fortifiers to meet dietary guidelines.
- These fortifiers improve the nutritional profile of the product.
- The engineers designed fortifiers to reinforce the castle walls.