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14th Century
First Known Use of preservative
14th century
preservative
Definition of preservative
: something that preserves or has the power of preserving; specifically : an additive used to protect against decay, discoloration, or spoilage
Examples of preservative in a sentence
This food does not contain any artificial preservatives.
The wood was treated with preservative.
15th Century
First Known Use of preservative
15th century
PRESERVATIVE Defined for English Language Learners
preservative
Definition of preservative for English Language Learners
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: a chemical that is added to food to keep it fresh longer
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: a substance that is used on wood to prevent it from decaying
PRESERVATIVE Defined for Kids
preservative
playDefinition of preservative for Students
: a substance added to food to keep it from spoiling
Medical Dictionary
preservative
playMedical Definition of preservative
: something that preserves or has the power of preserving; specifically : an additive used to protect against decay, discoloration, or spoilage a food preservative
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