Preservative
[pri-zur-vuh-tiv] /prɪˈzɜr və tɪv/
noun
1.
something that preserves or tends to preserve.
2.
a chemical substance used to preserve foods or other organic materials from decomposition or fermentation.
adjective
3.
tending to preserve.
preservative
/prɪˈzɜːvətɪv/
noun
1.
something that preserves or tends to preserve, esp a chemical added to foods to inhibit decomposition
adjective
2.
tending or intended to preserve
preservative pre·ser·va·tive (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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