preservative (Meaning)

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preservative (n)

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

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tending or having the power to preserve

The manufacturer added preservatives to the food to extend its shelf life.
The chemical preservative prevents microorganisms from spoiling the fruit.
Some preservatives are natural substances, while others are synthetic.
The use of preservatives has become increasingly common in the food industry.
The preservative sodium benzoate is found in many soft drinks and juices.
BHA and BHT are two common synthetic preservatives.
Preservatives can help to maintain the quality and safety of food.
Some people are allergic or sensitive to certain preservatives.
The FDA regulates the use of preservatives in food.
Choosing foods without preservatives can reduce exposure to potential allergens and health concerns.

a chemical compound that is added to protect against decay or decomposition, tending or having the power to preserve

protective, innocuous, creative, harmless, formative,constructive, nondestructive, productive, useful, wholesome

destructive, ruinous, disastrous, cataclysmic, cataclysmic, calamitous, antibiotic, destructive, disastrous, devastating

The manufacturer added preservatives to the food to extend its shelf life.

The chemical preservative prevents microorganisms from spoiling the fruit.

Some preservatives are natural substances, while others are synthetic.

The use of preservatives has become increasingly common in the food industry.