anticaking
/ˌæntiˈkeɪkɪŋ/
adjective
- Describes a substance added to a powder to prevent it from forming lumps or clumps.
- The anticaking powder in the spice jar stopped the cumin from clumping.
- Many brands of salt contain an anticaking agent to keep it free-flowing.
- Bakers often use anticaking additives in powdered sugar to avoid lumps.