preservative
IPA: prizˈɝvʌtɪv
noun
- (countable) Any agent, natural or artificial that acts to preserve, especially when added to food.
adjective
- Tending to preserve.
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Examples of "preservative" in Sentences
- The preservatives are not healthy.
- The butter acts as a preservative.
- The acidity of hops is a preservative.
- The extraction was done with a preservative.
- Applying the preservative is straightforward.