WEBpreservative, in foods, any of numerous chemical additives used to prevent or retard spoilage caused by chemical changes, such as oxidation or the growth of mold. Along with emulsifying and stabilizing agents, preservatives also help to maintain freshness of appearance and consistency.
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PRESERVATIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
WEBA preservative is a substance or a chemical that is added to products such as food products, beverages, pharmaceutical drugs, paints, biological samples, cosmetics, wood, and many other products to prevent decomposition by microbial growth or by undesirable chemical changes.
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PRESERVATIVE definition | Cambridge English Dictionary
WEBAdd to word list Add to word list. [ C or U ] a substance used to prevent decay in wood: a timber / wood preservative. The fence has been treated with preservative. [ C ] a …
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What are preservatives and what are common examples used in …
WEBOct 1, 2022 · Table of contents. What are preservatives and how do they work? What are different types of preservatives? Are preservatives bad for you and should you avoid them? Summary. References. Preservation techniques have been used as far back as the 14th century when man first used salt (salting) and smoke ( curing) to stop meat and fish from …
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Preservative - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com
WEBDefinitions of preservative. adjective. tending or having the power to preserve. “timbers should be treated with a preservative substance”. synonyms: protective. intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind. noun. a chemical compound that is added to protect against decay or decomposition.
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Preservative Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary
WEB: a substance that is used to preserve something: such as. a : a chemical that is added to food to keep it fresh longer. This food does not contain any artificial preservatives. b : a substance that is used on wood to prevent it from decaying. The …
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PRESERVATIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
WEB5 days ago · A preservative is a chemical that is added to medicines to prevent decomposition. A preservative helps protect the medicine against bacterial and fungal attacks. Preservatives are used in pharmaceuticals to prevent the growth of bacteria and slow down decomposition.
