preservative
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preservatives
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preservatives
Britannica Dictionary definition of PRESERVATIVE
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a substance that is used to preserve something: such as
a
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a chemical that is added to food to keep it fresh longer
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This food does not contain any artificial preservatives.
b
:
a substance that is used on wood to prevent it from decaying
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The wood was treated with preservative.
