preservative

WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Adjective preservative has 1 sense

preservative - tending or having the power to preserve; "the timbers should be treated with a preservative"
Antonym: unprotective (indirect, via protective)

Noun preservative has 1 sense

preservative - a chemical compound that is added to protect against decay or decomposition
--₁ is a kind of compound, chemical compound
--₁ has particulars: spice

presents preservable preservance preservarance preservarence preservation, preservation preservationist preservative preservative thimerosal preservatives preservatues preserve preserveance preserved preservence preserver

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

Check latest bestsellers | New Arrivals in Electronics