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preservative

🇬🇧 UK/prɪ'zɜːvətɪv/🇺🇸 US/pri'zә:vәtiv/
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Definitions

n.

A substance added to food or other materials to prevent decay or spoilage.

防腐剂,保鲜剂

adj.

Having the quality of preserving or preventing decay.

有防腐作用的,起保护作用的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
prebefore
+
servserve, keep, guard
+
ativesuffix
=preservative

Common Collocations

  • 1.preservative additive防腐添加剂
  • 2.natural preservative天然防腐剂

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Many packaged foods contain chemical preservatives to extend shelf life and prevent bacterial growth.

  • 2.

    Natural preservatives like salt and honey have been used in cooking for thousands of years.

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