What does preservative mean?
Definitions for preservative
prɪˈzɜr və tɪvpreser·va·tive
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Princeton's WordNet
preservativeadjective
a chemical compound that is added to protect against decay or decomposition
preservativeadjective
tending or having the power to preserve
"timbers should be treated with a preservative substance"
Wiktionary
preservativenoun
(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.
preservativeadjective
tending to preserve
The curators took preservative actions to maintain the ancient collection.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Preservativenoun
That which has the power of preserving; something preventive; something that confers security.
Etymology: preservatif, Fr. from preserve.
If we think that the church needeth not those ancient preservatives, which ages before us were glad to use, we deceive ourselves. Richard Hooker.
It hath been anciently in use to wear tablets of arsenick, as preservatives against the plague; for that being poisons themselves, they draw the venom to them from the spirits. Francis Bacon, Nat. Hist.
Were there truth herein, it were the best preservative for princes, and persons exalted unto such fears. Brown.
Bodies kept clean, which use preservatives, are likely to escape infection. Gideon Harvey.
The most effectual preservative of our virtue, is to avoid the conversation of wicked men. John Rogers.
Molly is an Egyptian plant, and was really made use of as a preservative against enchantment. William Broome, Notes on Odys.
Wikipedia
Preservative
A preservative is a substance or a chemical that is added to products such as food products, beverages, pharmaceutical drugs, paints, biological samples, cosmetics, wood, and many other products to prevent decomposition by microbial growth or by undesirable chemical changes. In general, preservation is implemented in two modes, chemical and physical. Chemical preservation entails adding chemical compounds to the product. Physical preservation entails processes such as refrigeration or drying. Preservative food additives reduce the risk of foodborne infections, decrease microbial spoilage, and preserve fresh attributes and nutritional quality. Some physical techniques for food preservation include dehydration, UV-C radiation, freeze-drying, and refrigeration. Chemical preservation and physical preservation techniques are sometimes combined.
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preservative
A preservative is a substance or a method used to prevent or slow the decomposition of food, organic materials or other perishable products, mainly by suppressing the growth of microorganisms or by preventing the oxidation of fats. Preservatives can also refer to substances added to pharmaceutical or cosmetic products to prevent spoilage or to extend their shelf life.
Webster Dictionary
Preservativeadjective
having the power or quality of preserving; tending to preserve, or to keep from injury, decay, etc
Preservativenoun
that which preserves, or has the power of preserving; a presevative agent
Etymology: [Cf. F. prservatif.]
Wikidata
Preservative
A preservative is a naturally occurring or synthetically produced substance that is added to products such as foods, pharmaceuticals, paints, biological samples, wood, etc. to prevent decomposition by microbial growth or by undesirable chemical changes. There are two types of preservatives. Class I preservatives and other one is Class II preservatives.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of preservative in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of preservative in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
Examples of preservative in a Sentence
A great preservative against angry and mutinous thoughts, and all impatience and quarreling, is to have some great business and interest in your mind, which, like a sponge shall suck up your attention and keep you from brooding over what displeases you.
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- konserveringsmiddelDanish
- KonservierungmittelGerman
- συντηρητικό, συντηρητικόςGreek
- conservante, preservativoSpanish
- säilitusaineEstonian
- säilöntäaineFinnish
- conservateurFrench
- leasaitheachIrish
- pengawetIndonesian
- preservativoItalian
- 防腐剤Japanese
- conserveermiddelDutch
- konserveringsmiddelNorwegian Nynorsk
- konserveringsmiddelNorwegian
- konserwant, zapobiegawczy, środek konserwującyPolish
- preservador, preservantePortuguese
- conservantRomanian
- консервантRussian
- konserveringsmedelSwedish
- chất bảo quảnVietnamese
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