Ingredient

Part of speech: noun (n.)

That which enters into a compound, or is a component part of any combination or mixture; an element; a constituent. By way of analysis we may proceed from compounds to ingredients. Sir I. Newton. Water is the chief ingredient in all the animal fluids and solids. Arbuthnot.

Part of speech: adjective (a.)

Entering as, or forming, an ingredient or component part. Acts where no sin is ingredient. Jer. Taylor.