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Meaning of
preservative
in English
preservative
us
//prɪˈzɜrvət//
uk
//prɛˈzɜːvətiv//
#moderate
Plural
preservatives
Definitions
Noun
a
substance
to
prevent
spoilage
;
extend
shelf
life
The
company
uses
a
natural
preservative
to
extend
the
shelf
life
of
their
products
.
a
chemical
added
to
food
to
maintain
quality
Food
manufacturers
often
add
preservatives
to
their
products
to
maintain
freshness
.