E-number
/iːˈnʌmbə(r)/noun
1- Brit. a code number preceded by the letter E, denoting food additives numbered in accordance with EU directives〈英〉E数(以字母E开头的代码数字, 表示按照欧盟指令编号的食品添加剂)。
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- informal a food additive〈非正式〉食品添加剂。