26984 words

preservative

3 definitions • 6 examples
1
a substance used to prevent decay in wood:

Examples:

a timber/wood preservative
The fence has been treated with preservative.
2
a chemical used to stop food from decaying:

Examples:

This bread is completely free from artificial preservatives.
No added preservatives.
natural preservatives
3
a substance that treats food in a particular way so it can be kept for a long time without going bad:

Examples:

[ C ] artificial/natural preservatives

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