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preservative Definition

pre·serva·tive (prē zʉrvə tiv, pri-)

adjective

having the quality of preserving

Etymology: ME preseruatyve < MFr preservatif < ML praeservativus

noun

anything that preserves; esp., a substance added to a food to keep it from spoiling
preservative Synonyms

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preservative Synonyms

preservative

n.

hygienic preserver, chemical, preserving agent, prophylaxis.

preservative Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • contain: Western cedar grows in North America and contains natural preservatives which protect the wood and ensures along life.
  • apply: Dust off your garden furniture, applying fresh preservative where required.
  • avoid: It is best to avoid commercial wood preservatives, especially creosote.
  • base: The building is treated externally with a base coat of golden brown water based preservative.
  • use: We refused to use any preservatives, fillers or binding agents.

Preposition: in

  • vaccine: It has also been used as a preservative in vaccines.

Adjective modifier

  • antimicrobial: Used as an antimicrobial preservative, particularly in wine.
  • artificial: No artificial preservatives, no pressure to sign any forms, just facts.
  • non-toxic: The box construction may be treated with a non-toxic wood preservative.
  • synthetic: We only use vegetable based colorants and there are no peroxides or harsh chemicals present in these products and no synthetic preservatives or fragrances.
  • added: We produce the finest quality Gourmet Meals using only the best local ingredients & local free range meat with no added preservatives.
  • natural: Even natural wood preservatives should not be flushed away.

Modifies a noun

  • treatment: We do not offer preservative treatments to doors or frames.
  • solution: In certain instances treatment with a preservative solution is needed to ensure the survival of the bones during excavation.

Noun used with modifier

  • basecoat: Price ( Free Delivery ) £ 99.00 Napoleon Arbor From: The Garden Factory Made from Scandinavian redwood with a basecoat preservative.
  • colors: Free from wheat dairy lactose yeast gluten salt corn/maize soya starch artificial colors preservatives or flavorings.
  • wood: The timber only requires a general feed with wood preservative every two years to prevent drying out.
  • mercury: I am now going to present the current facts about thiomersal ( mercury preservative ).
  • timber: By enabling us to make better use of less durable species, modern timber preservatives help us to maximize our wood resource.
  • chemical: The use of naturally durable timbers avoids the use of toxic chemical preservatives, which contain carcinogens.
preservative Quotes

Without thinking highly either of men or matrimony, marriage had always been her object; it was the only honourable provision for well-educated young women of small fortune, and however uncertain of giving happiness, must be their pleasantest preservative from want.

—Austen,Jane