preservative

adjective

Definition of preservativenext
as in protective

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Recent Examples of preservative In addition, many hospitals now offer preservative-free options. — Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 12 June 2026 But in 1999 the AAP recommended pausing the birth dose in babies born to mothers who tested negative for hepatitis B, because of concerns at the time about the vaccine preservative thimerosal. — Helen Branswell, STAT, 27 Apr. 2026 Moonbowls also serves preservative-free and plant-based alternatives. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026 But Kennedy and Geier say that vaccine ingredients like the preservative thimerosal are the culprits. — Jeneen Interlandi, New York Times, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for preservative
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protective
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  • The 'gold standard' Grading companies verify a card’s authenticity, assess its condition and seal it in a protective plastic case, known as a slab.
    — Matthew Tan, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
  • In this paradigm, productivity can outpace justice, and some security teams, left unchecked, have turned protective tools into instruments of harm.
    — David Niccolini, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
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