Definitions for: Preservative

[n] a chemical compound that is added to protect against decay or decomposition
[adj] tending or having the power to preserve; "the timbers should be treated with a preservative"

Webster (1913) Definition: 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.

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.

Synonyms: protective

See Also: chemical compound, compound, spice

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