Associations to the word «Preservative»

Wiktionary

PRESERVATIVE, noun. (countable) any agent, natural or artificial that acts to preserve, especially when added to food
PRESERVATIVE, adjective. Tending to preserve

Dictionary definition

PRESERVATIVE, noun. A chemical compound that is added to protect against decay or decomposition.
PRESERVATIVE, adjective. Tending or having the power to preserve; "timbers should be treated with a preservative substance".

Wise words

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