Definition of Preservative

1. Adjective. Tending or having the power to preserve. "Timbers should be treated with a preservative substance"

Similar to: Protective
Derivative terms: Preserve, Preserve

2. Noun. A chemical compound that is added to protect against decay or decomposition.
Generic synonyms: Chemical Compound, Compound
Specialized synonyms: Spice

Definition of Preservative

1. a. Having the power or quality of preserving; tending to preserve, or to keep from injury, decay, etc.

2. n. That which preserves, or has the power of preserving; a presevative agent.

Definition of Preservative

1. Noun. (countable) any agent, natural or artificial that acts to preserve, especially when added to food ¹

2. Adjective. tending to preserve ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Preservative

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Preservative

presentment
presentments
presentness
presentnesses
presentoir
presentoirs
presents
preseries
preservability
preservable
preservation
preservationism
preservationist
preservationists
preservations
preservative (current term)
preservatives
preservatories
preservatory
preserve
preserved
preserver
preservers
preserves
preserveth
preservice
preserving
preses
preset
presets

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