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How to pronounce preservative in English?

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Type Words
Type of chemical compound, compound
Has types spice
Type Words
Derivation preserve


timbers should be treated with a preservative substance.

Examples of preservative

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Additionally, spruce produce toxic resins that could act as a food preservative.
From the guardian.co.uk
The preservative can cause breathing problems and is classified as a carcinogen.
From the usatoday.com
Nisin is a naturally occurring antibiotic and a commonly used food preservative.
From the nature.com
Typically these have high salt and sugar content that can act as a preservative.
From the freep.com
The reconstituted solution contains no preservative, and is clear and colorless.
From the forbes.com
Multi-dose vials of the vaccine contain the preservative, according to the CDC.
From the denverpost.com
Moore clips a small piece of the back dorsal fin and places it in preservative.
From the delawareonline.com
Mindell's granolas are preservative-free and made with gluten-free oats and flax.
From the freep.com
Rosemary has a time-honored reputation as an antioxidant and food preservative.
From the sciencedaily.com
More examples
  • A chemical compound that is added to protect against decay or decomposition
  • Tending or having the power to preserve; "timbers should be treated with a preservative substance"
  • A preservative is a naturally occurring or synthetic substance that is added to products such as foods, pharmaceuticals, paints, biological samples, wood, etc. to prevent decomposition by microbial growth or by undesirable chemical changes.
  • Any agent, natural or artificial that acts to preserve, especially when added to food; tending to preserve
  • (preservatives) substances that prevent a vaccine from becoming contaminated.
  • Preservatives are used to prevent food from spoiling and are found in many foods on the market today. Sodium benzoate and sulphur dioxide are examples of preservatives.
  • (Preservatives) Van's waffles contain no preservatives. Research suggests that some synthetically produced preservatives may cause tumors or adversely impact the nervous system, the immune system, reproductive health and even behavior.
  • (Preservatives) Preserving personal care products is necessary in order to prevent contamination from a wide spectrum of bacteria, yeasts and molds. ...
  • (Preservatives) A type of food additive that may have adverse health effects.