Definition of preservative

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  • preservative is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 20
  • preservative is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 20
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Definition of preservative

  • a chemical compound that is added to protect against decay or decomposition (noun)
  • tending or having the power to preserve (adjective)

    Examples

    1. timbers should be treated with a preservative substance

See definition of preservative in Merriam Webster