About The Word Preservative
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Preservative
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What's The Definition Of Preservative?
[n] a chemical compound that is added to protect against decay or decomposition
[adj] tending or having the power to preserve; "the timbers should be treated with a preservative" Synonyms | Synonyms for Preservative: protective Related Terms | Find terms related to Preservative: See Also | chemical compound | compound | spice Preservative In Webster's Dictionary \Pre*serv"a*tive\, a. [Cf. F. pr['e]servatif.]
Having the power or quality of preserving; tending to
preserve, or to keep from injury, decay, etc.
\Pre*serv"a*tive\, n. That which preserves, or has the power of preserving; a presevative agent. To wear tablets as preservatives against the plague. --Bacon. |
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