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Preservative - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Preservative : adj : tending or having the power to preserve; "the timbers should
be treated with a preservative"
(noun)
1: a chemical compound that is added to protect against decay
or decomposition
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Preservative : \Pre*serv"a*tive\, a. [Cf. F. pr['e]servatif.]
Having the power or quality of preserving; tending to
preserve, or to keep from injury, decay, etc.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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Preservative : \Pre*serv"a*tive\, n.
That which preserves, or has the power of preserving; a
presevative agent.
To wear tablets as preservatives against the plague.
--Bacon.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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Example Usage of Preservative |
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MayaREGuru: Finally! The Preservative free flu shots are in, so 3 got stabbed in the thigh. |
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curesforyou: RT @physorg_com Honey adds health benefits, is natural Preservative and sweetener in http://www.physorg.com/news148050730.html |
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