preservative
See also: préservative
English edit
Etymology edit
From Old French preservatif, from Medieval Latin praeservativus.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
preservative (plural preservatives)
- (countable) Any agent, natural or artificial that acts to preserve, especially when added to food.
- Salt, sugar, and acid all act as preservatives when making pickles.
Translations edit
any agent, natural or artificial that acts to preserve
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Adjective edit
preservative
- Tending to preserve.
- The curators took preservative actions to maintain the ancient collection.
Derived terms edit
Translations edit
tending to preserve
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Italian edit
Adjective edit
preservative f pl