preservative in English dictionary

  • preservative

    Meanings and definitions of "preservative"

    • (countable) any agent, natural or artificial that acts to preserve, especially when added to food
    • adjective
      tending to preserve
    • noun
      (countable) any agent, natural or artificial that acts to preserve, especially when added to food
    • any agent, natural or artificial that acts to preserve
    • A chemical added to foodstuffs to prevent oxidation, fermentation or other deterioration, usually by inhibiting the growth of bacteria.
    • adjective
      tending or having the power to preserve; "timbers should be treated with a preservative substance"
    • noun
      a chemical compound that is added to protect against decay or decomposition

    Synonyms of "preservative" in English dictionary

    protective, chemical compound, compound are the top synonyms of "preservative" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of preservative

    • preservative ( plural  preservatives)
    • preservative (plural preservatives)
  • Preservative

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