What does preserving mean?
Preserving means present participle and gerund of preserve.
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Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
present participle and gerund of preserve.
Some preservings of foods, indeed, can scarcely be done to advantage except on a large scale.
Use preserving when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Preserving means present participle and gerund of preserve.
Common synonyms include preservation, protective, saving, conserving.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Some preservings of foods, indeed, can scarcely be done to advantage except on a large scale.
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