preservative

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

Translations

preservativenoun
preservatives
pl
UK
/prɪˈzɜː.və.tɪv/
US
/prɪˈzɝː.və.tɪv/
The food contains a natural preservative to extend its shelf life.
Еда содержит натуральный консервант для увеличения срока хранения.
preservativeadjective
more preservative
Comp.
most preservative
Super.
UK
/prɪˈzɜː.və.tɪv/
US
/prɪˈzɝː.və.tɪv/
The preservative properties of salt have been known for centuries.
Консервирующие свойства соли известны уже много веков.
The preservative effect of the coating helps to extend the shelf life of the product.
Сохраняющий эффект покрытия помогает продлить срок годности продукта.

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.