Preservative
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /prɪˈzəːvətɪv/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Preservative is a noun meaning Any agent, natural or artificial, that acts to preserve, especially when added to food.
Meaning
Any agent, natural or artificial, that acts to preserve, especially when added to food.
More Meanings
- Tending to preserve.
Example Sentences
Salt, sugar, and acid all act as preservatives when making pickles.
The curators took preservative actions to maintain the ancient collection.
Word Forms
- preservatives
Synonyms for preservative
Depending on context, synonyms include protective.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include protective, ice, preserve, prophylactic, agar, thimerosal.
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