Preservative Meaning in English

word

US

pɹiˈzɝvətɪv

pri-ZUR-vuh-tiv

UK

pɹɪsˈɜːvətˌɪv

pri-ZUR-vuh-tiv

Definition

A preservative is a substance added to food or other products to prevent spoilage, decay, or harmful changes over time.

Usage & Nuances

Often used in scientific, food, and product labeling contexts. 'Preservative-free' means without additives. Common collocations: 'food preservative,' 'chemical preservative.' Not to be confused with 'preserves' (jams) or 'preservation' (general process).

• Spanish: conservante
• Portuguese (BR): conservante
• Portuguese (PT): conservante
• Chinese (Simplified): 防腐剂
• Chinese (Traditional): 防腐劑
• Hindi: संरक्षक
• Arabic: مادة حافظة
• Bengali: সংরক্ষণকারী - প্রতিরোধক (রাসায়নিক)
• Russian: консерватант
• Japanese: 防腐剤
• Vietnamese: chất bảo quản
• Korean: 방부제
• Turkish: koruyucu madde
• Urdu: محفوظ رکھنے والا مادہ
• Indonesian: pengawet

Example Sentences

Many packaged foods contain preservatives.

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This juice is made without any preservatives.

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Preservatives help food last longer.

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I'm trying to avoid foods with artificial preservatives.

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Check the label to see if there are any preservatives listed.

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Some people are sensitive to certain preservatives in food.

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