preservative

[pre-zer´vah-tiv]

a substance added to a product to destroy or inhibit multiplication of microorganisms.

pre·ser·va·tive

(prē-zer'vă-tiv),

A substance added to food products or to an organic solution to prevent chemical change or bacterial action.

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preservative

(prĭ-zûr′və-tĭv)

adj.

Tending to preserve or capable of preserving.

Something used to preserve, especially a chemical added to foods to inhibit spoilage.

pre·ser·va·tive

(prĕ-zĕr'vă-tiv)

A substance added to food products or to an organic solution to prevent chemical change or bacterial action.

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

pre·ser·va·tive

(prĕ-zĕr'vă-tiv)

Substance added to food products or organic solutions to prevent chemical change or bacterial action.

Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012

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Answering your questions

Further investigation revealed that the cream contained no preservatives.

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