preservativenoun
uk/prɪˈzɜː.və.tɪv/us/prɪˈzɝː.və.t̬ɪv/[ C or U ] a substance used to prevent decay in wood:
a timber/wood preservative
The fence has been treated with preservative.
[ C ] a chemical used to stop food from decaying:
This bread is completely free from artificial preservatives.
No added preservatives.
natural preservatives
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