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preservative

noun

prɪˈzɝː.və.tɪv

Meaning

A chemical substance that prevents decay, fermentation, or other natural processes that cause food deterioration.

A substance used to prevent decay, spoilage, or deterioration in food or other materials.

Artificial preservatives are harmful to health.

This jam contains no artificial preservatives.

additive, stabilizer, antioxidant, protector

Entry 1

additive, stabilizer, antioxidant

Entry 2

additive, stabilizer, protector, antioxidant

fresh ingredients, natural food, spoilage, contaminant, decay

Entry 1

fresh ingredients, natural food, spoilage

Entry 2

contaminant, decay

food preservative, chemical preservative, artificial preservative, preservative-free

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