Preservative
11preservative — n. a food preservative * * * [prɪ zɜːvətɪv] a food preservative …
12preservative — [[t]prɪzɜ͟ː(r)vətɪv[/t]] preservatives N MASS A preservative is a chemical that prevents things from decaying. Some preservatives are added to food, and others are used to treat wood or metal. Nitrates are used as preservatives in food… …
13preservative — /pri zerr veuh tiv/, n. 1. something that preserves or tends to preserve. 2. a chemical substance used to preserve foods or other organic materials from decomposition or fermentation. adj. 3. tending to preserve. [1350 1400; ME (adj. and n.) < MF …
14preservative — 1. noun (countable) 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. 2. adjective …
15preservative — A substance added to food products or to an organic solution to prevent chemical change or bacterial action. * * * pre·ser·va·tive pri zər vət iv n something that preserves or has the power of preserving specif an additive used to protect …
16préservative — ● préservatif, préservative adjectif Vieux. Qui préserve d une maladie …
17preservative — Synonyms and related words: backward, brine, conservational, conservationist, conservative, conservatory, conserving, die hard, embalming fluid, fogyish, formaldehyde, keeping, nonprogressive, old fashioned, old fogyish, old line, opposed to… …
18preservative — pre|ser|va|tive [ prı zɜrvətıv ] noun count or uncount a chemical substance used for preventing food or wood from decaying: wood preservative This drink contains no artificial flavorings or preservatives …
19preservative oil — apsauginė alyva statusas T sritis chemija apibrėžtis Alyva, naudojama laikinai metalines detales apsaugoti nuo korozijos. atitikmenys: angl. preservative oil; rustproof oil; slushing oil rus. защитное масло; консервационное масло ryšiai:… …
20preservative — I. adjective Date: 14th century having the power of preserving II. noun Date: 15th century something that preserves or has the power of preserving; specifically an additive used to protect against decay, discoloration, or spoilage …
