preservative — a substance used to preserve food, wood, or other perishable items
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a substance used to preserve food, wood, or other perishable items
Pronunciation (IPA): /prɪˈzɜːrvətɪv/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's secret recipe had no preservatives, which explains why her cookies disappeared faster than a magician's rabbit.
- The company switched to natural preservatives to meet consumer demands for healthier products.
- Salt has been used as a preservative for thousands of years, making it the ultimate time traveler of the spice world.
preservative
NOUN[/prɪˈzɜːrvətɪv/]
a substance used to preserve food, wood, or other perishable items
The factory adds preservative to bread so it stays fresh for weeks on the shelf.
Between conservative salt and innovative preservative!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'praeservare' meaning 'to protect beforehand', derived from 'prae' (before) and 'servare' (to keep, guard). The word entered English through Old French and has been used since the 15th century.
Breakdown
pre- (before) + serve (from Latin servare, to keep/guard) + -ative (adjective suffix indicating tendency or function) = preservative
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's secret recipe had no preservatives, which explains why her cookies disappeared faster than a magician's rabbit.”
“The company switched to natural preservatives to meet consumer demands for healthier products.”
“Salt has been used as a preservative for thousands of years, making it the ultimate time traveler of the spice world.”
“Reading food labels for preservatives has become my new hobby - who needs detective novels?”
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