1. preservative

adjective. ['priːˈzɝːvətɪv'] tending or having the power to preserve.

Words that Rhyme with Preservative

• ultraconservative
• neoconservative
• conservative

Example sentences of the word preservative

1. Noun, singular or mass
Sodium is added to many of the foods you eat as a preservative.

2. Adjective
It has a strong smell and is difficult to treat with preservative chemicals.

3. Verb, base form
Heartwood is extremely resistant to preservative treatment, while sapwood is considered moderately resistant.

2. preservative

noun. ['priːˈzɝːvətɪv'] a chemical compound that is added to protect against decay or decomposition.