preservative
/prɪˈzɜrvətɪv/
adjective
- Serving to preserve something, especially from decay or spoilage.
- Salt has preservative properties that have been used for centuries.
- This cream has a preservative effect on leather.
- The preservative coating on the fence keeps it from weathering.
noun
- A substance used to prevent food, wood, or other materials from decaying or spoiling.
- Many packaged foods contain chemical preservatives to extend their shelf life.
- Some people prefer foods with no artificial preservatives.
- The wood was treated with a preservative to protect it from rot.
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