Any agent, natural or artificial that acts to preserve, especially when added to food
“Salt acts as a preservative, drawing out moisture from food and slowing the growth of bacteria and mold cells in food.”
Something added to processed food
A solution of various chemicals used to preserve cadavers prior to burial or cremation
A varnish, typically for the protection of pictures or drawings
A liquid preparation used to rid sheep of external parasites
An antiseptic compound or preparation
Acting to preserve or conserve something
“In these products, salt acts as a preservative agent against microbial growth.”
That which saves or redeems something from an otherwise bad state or condition
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