OXFORD 9000
📚 adj • entry_id 23488

preservative

/prɪˈzəːvətɪv/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
preservativo
Tending to preserve.
The curators took preservative actions to maintain the ancient collection.
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📚 noun • entry_id 23487

preservative

/prɪˈzəːvətɪv/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
conservante • preservante • preservativo
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.
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