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    preservative
    /prɪˈzəːvətɪv/

    noun

    • 1. a substance used to preserve foodstuffs, wood, or other materials against decay: "salt has been used for centuries as a preservative"

    adjective

    • 1. acting to preserve something: "the preservative effects of freezing"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPRESERVATIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    PRESERVATIVE definition: 1. a substance used to prevent decay in wood: 2. a chemical used to stop food from decaying: 3. a…. Learn more.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PreservativePreservative - Wikipedia

    A preservative is a substance or a chemical that is added to products such as food products, beverages, pharmaceutical drugs, paints, biological samples, cosmetics, wood, and many other products to prevent decomposition by microbial growth or by undesirable chemical changes.

  4. www.britannica.com › topic › preservativePreservative | Definition, Examples, & Uses | Britannica

    preservative, in foods, any of numerous chemical additives used to prevent or retard spoilage caused by chemical changes, such as oxidation or the growth of mold. Along with emulsifying and stabilizing agents, preservatives also help to maintain freshness of appearance and consistency.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPRESERVATIVE definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

    PRESERVATIVE meaning: 1. a substance used to prevent decay in wood: 2. a chemical used to stop food from decaying: 3. a…. Learn more.

  6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › preservativePreservative Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of PRESERVATIVE is having the power of preserving. How to use preservative in a sentence.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPRESERVATIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A preservative is a chemical that is added to substances to prevent them from decaying.

  8. www.dictionary.com › browse › preservativePRESERVATIVE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    a chemical substance used to preserve foods or other organic materials from decomposition or fermentation. adjective. tending to preserve. preservative. / prɪˈzɜːvətɪv / noun. something that preserves or tends to preserve, esp a chemical added to foods to inhibit decomposition. adjective. tending or intended to preserve. Discover More.

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › preservativePreservative - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Anything that's preservative keeps things alive, healthy, or fresh. Some cooks swear by the preservative powers of lemon juice, which can keep fruit tasting fresh and save avocado slices from turning brown.

  10. www.dictionary.com › browse › preservatives'PRESERVATIVE Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

    How to use . preservative in a sentenceYou rigidly avoid any food you deem to be “unhealthy,” such as those containing fat, preservatives, additives or animal products.

  11. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › preservativePRESERVATIVE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    PRESERVATIVE definition: a substance used to prevent decay in food or in wood. Learn more.