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preservative /pre·ser·va·tive/ (pre-zer´vah-tiv) a substance or preparation added to a product to destroy or inhibit the multiplication of microorganisms.
preservative [prisur′vətiv] Etymology: L, praeservare, to keep a chemical or other agent that reduces the rate of decomposition of a substance. preservative [pre-zer´vah-tiv] a substance added to a product to destroy or inhibit multiplication of microorganisms.
preservative, n a substance added to prevent deterioration.
preservative a substance added to a product to destroy or inhibit multiplication of microorganisms. food preservative substances added to food for humans; hence they are not poisonous. wood preservative chrome-copper-arsenic, chlorinated naphthalene, creosote; poisonous to most animals. See also wood preservative. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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