preservative
noun
- additive designed to prevent decomposition
adjective
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Pronunciation: /prɪˈzəːvətɪv/
adj
Etymology: From Old French preservatif, from Medieval Latin praeservativus.
- Tending to preserve.
“The curators took preservative actions to maintain the ancient collection.”
noun
Etymology: From Old French preservatif, from Medieval Latin praeservativus.
- 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.”