subtractive

/səbˈtræktɪv/
adjective
  1. Relating to or involving subtraction; tending to remove or take away.
    • The new policy had a subtractive effect on the budget, reducing funds for several programs.
    • In subtractive color mixing, adding more colors makes the result darker.
    • The artist used a subtractive technique, carving away material to reveal the shape.
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