Meaning Of The Word Preservative

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Preservative Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Preservative?

preservative
variable noun: A preservative is a chemical that prevents things from decaying. Some preservatives are added to food, and others are used to treat wood or metal.

preservative in American English
anything that preserves; esp., a substance added to a food to keep it from spoiling
having the quality of preserving
adjective: tending to preserve
noun: something that preserves or tends to preserve

preservative in British English
adjective: tending or intended to preserve
noun: something that preserves or tends to preserve, esp a chemical added to foods to inhibit decomposition

preservative in the Pharmaceutical Industry
noun: A preservative is a chemical that is added to medicines to prevent decomposition.

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