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(pre-serv-a-tive) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. a substance used to keep food fresh.

Example Sentence

The timbers should be treated with a preservative.

More Example Sentences

Some people avoid foods with a preservative.

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preservative
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Rhymes

  • conservative
  • preservative

  • neoconservative
  • ultraconservative
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