preserving

UK
/prɪˈzɜːvɪŋ/
US
/prɪˈzɜrvɪŋ/

Translations

preservingnoun
UK
/prɪˈzɜːvɪŋ/
US
/prɪˈzɜrvɪŋ/
Gerund meaning ‘the act or process of preserving’.
preservinggerund / present participle
UK
/prɪˈzɜːvɪŋ/
US
/prɪˈzɜrvɪŋ/
Used as a present participle adjective meaning ‘maintaining something in its original state’.
The preserving nature of the material makes it ideal for long-term storage.
Сохраняющий характер материала делает его идеальным для длительного хранения.
The preserving agent in the food helps to extend its shelf life.
Консервирующий агент в пище помогает продлить срок ее хранения.
preserveverb

preserving

Gerund

preserved
Past Simple
preserved
Past Participle
preserving
Gerund
UK
/prɪˈzɜːv/
US
/prɪˈzɜrv/
We need to preserve the natural environment for future generations.
Нам нужно сохранять природную среду для будущих поколений.
консервироватьО продуктах, особенно фруктах и ягодах.
They preserve fruits to make jam.
Они консервируют фрукты, чтобы сделать варенье.
Additional translations
оберегатьОбычно о чём-то ценном, уязвимом или нуждающемся в защите.
охранятьО природе, видах, памятниках и т. п.

Definitions

preservingnoun
The act, process, or practice of keeping something from decay, damage, or loss.
Fruit preserving was once a routine household chore.
preservinggerund / present participle
Serving to maintain something in its original or existing state; conserving.
Preserving techniques such as canning help reduce food waste.
Having the quality of protecting something from harm, spoilage, or decay.
The preserving film blocked both oxygen and moisture.
preserveverb
To maintain something in its original or existing state.
Efforts are being made to preserve the historic building.
To protect something from harm or destruction.
The organization works to preserve endangered species.
To prepare food in a way that prevents it from decaying, such as by canning or pickling.
She learned how to preserve fruits by making jams and jellies.