preservative
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- adjective
- /prɪˈzɜrvətɪv/
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conservante
- The preservative methylisothiazolinone is to remain in a range of cosmetic products, the association said, despite the EU Commission pledging to remove it from products left on the skin (apart from those used on hair or scalp).
- preservative solution
- preservative-free
- preservative qualities
Examples
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I am sure that we can survive without these preservative-laden, sugary sweets, but if the craving hits, now is a good time to turn to homemade versions.
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I have been thinking my pastries and homemade soap are preservative-free and healthy!
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Sanitas products are paraben and preservative-free.
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UnitedHealthcare, one of the nation's largest insurers, says in a policy document that it "continues to support the use of compounded, preservative-free" versions of the drug through "local and national ... pharmacies."
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This points out that digitization is considered a preservative measure of archival materials and records generally, and this measure could be preventive or create substitutes for deteriorating or damaged archival materials.
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The Central Connecticut Health District will offer three types of vaccination: nasal spray vaccine (available to any healthy person age 4 through 49), injectable, and preservative-free injectable during its October clinics in Rocky Hill.
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Many chefs prefer to use herbs with preservative properties to extend the shelf life of their dishes.
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The natural oils found in spices can have preservative effects that help keep food fresh for longer.
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Adding salt is a traditional method that provides preservative benefits for meat and fish.
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Etymology
Preservative comes from the Latin parts pre- meaning 'before' and servare meaning 'to keep', the same root you see in preserve and conserve which mean 'keep safe'. So, if something is preservative (adjective), it helps protect or stop things from decaying.