preservative

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /prɪˈzəːvətɪv/

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• Hyphenation: pre‧ser‧va‧tive

Noun

Singular preservative

Plural preservatives

1. (countable) A preservative is something that preserves.
2. (countable) A preservative is something that helps to keep the flavor of a food or drink, such as a soda.

Related words

• preserve
• preservation