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preservative

UK
/prɪˈzɜː.və.tɪv/
US
/prɪˈzɝː.və.tɪv/

Translations

preservativenoun
preservatives
pl
UK
/prɪˈzɜː.və.tɪv/
US
/prɪˈzɝː.və.tɪv/
conservateurAu sens d’additif alimentaire ou cosmétique.
The jam contains no artificial preservatives.
La confiture ne contient aucun conservateur artificiel.
Additional translations
agent de conservationTerme plus explicite, fréquent en contexte technique ou industriel.
Synonyms
protection
additive
conservant
stabilizer
safeguard
preservativeadjective
more preservative
Comp.
most preservative
Super.
UK
/prɪˈzɜː.və.tɪv/
US
/prɪˈzɝː.və.tɪv/
préservateurQui a pour effet de préserver ou de conserver.
The preservative nature of the packaging helped maintain the freshness of the food.
La nature préservatrice de l’emballage a aidé à maintenir la fraîcheur des aliments.
Additional translations
conservateurEmploi courant dans certains contextes techniques ou stylistiques.
Synonyms
anti-corrosive
safeguarding
preservatory
protective
conserving
conservative
preventive
prophylactic

Definitions

preservativenoun
A substance used to preserve foodstuffs, wood, or other materials against decay.
The jam contains no artificial preservatives.
A chemical added to products to prevent decomposition by microbial growth or by undesirable chemical changes.
Preservatives are often added to cosmetics to extend their shelf life.
preservativeadjective
Having the quality of preserving; tending to preserve or keep something in its original state.
The preservative nature of the packaging helped maintain the freshness of the food.
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