Preservative Definition & Meaning
preservative
- adjective
- tending or having the power to preserve; "timbers should be treated with a preservative substance"
- noun
- a chemical compound that is added to protect against decay or decomposition
"Preservative" in song lyrics
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"mummified after homicide he's preservative"
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"msg flavor enhancer preservative"
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"golden coin meat preservative"
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Words that rhyme with preservative
Usage tips for "preservative"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does preservative mean?
- tending or having the power to preserve; "timbers should be treated with a preservative substance" a chemical compound that is added to protect against decay or decomposition
- What part of speech is preservative?
- Preservative is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does preservative have?
- Preservative has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).