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preservative

/pr/I/'z/[@]/rv/@/t/I/v/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

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

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. a chemical compound that is added to protect against decay or decomposition

    noun.substance

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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

    noun

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. tending or having the power to preserve

    adj.all

    Examples
    Timbers should be treated with a preservative substance.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

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