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preservative
[ pri-zur-vuh-tiv ]
/ prɪˈzɜr və tɪv /
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Definition of preservative
noun
adjective
tending to preserve.
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Origin of preservative
OTHER WORDS FROM preservative
non·pre·serv·a·tive, adjectiveWords nearby preservative
present progressive, presents, present value, preservation, preservationist, preservative, preserve, preset, preset board, preshave, preshrink
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British Dictionary definitions for preservative
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
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Medical definitions for preservative
preservative
[ prĭ-zûr′və-tĭv ]
n.
A substance added to food products or to organic solutions to prevent decomposition due to chemical change or bacterial action.
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