1) Additive 2) Chemical addition 3) Food ingredient 4) French word used in English 5) Protective 6) Stabilizer
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1) Agar 2) Ice 3) Protective 4) Spice
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A preservative is a substance that is added to products such as foods, pharmaceuticals, paints, biological samples, wood, etc. to prevent decomposition by microbial growth or by undesirable chemical changes. In general preservation is implemented in two modes, chemical and physical. Chemical preservation entails adding chemical compounds to the pr...
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• (n.) That which preserves, or has the power of preserving; a presevative agent. • (a.) Having the power or quality of preserving; tending to preserve, or to keep from injury, decay, etc.
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in foods, any of numerous chemical additives used to prevent or retard spoilage caused by chemical changes, e.g., oxidation or the growth of mold. ... [3 related articles]
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Any substance that, for a reasonable length of time, will prevent the action of wood-destroying fungi, borers of various kinds, and similar destructive agents when the wood has been properly coated or impregnated with it.
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<pharmacology> A chemical additive to food to prevent spoilage. ... (05 Mar 1998) ...
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(prә-zur´vә-tiv) a substance added to a product to destroy or inhibit multiplication of microorganisms.
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Any substance that is effective in preventing , for a reasonable period of time, the development and action of fungi, borer and insect attack in wood
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usually paraformaldehyde. Any material used to prevent starch or any other substance from fermenting through bacterial action.
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Pre·serv'a·tive adjective [ Confer French
préservatif .] Having the power or quality of preserving; tending to preserve, or to keep from injury, decay, etc.
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-. Any pesticide substance that, for a reasonable length of time, will prevent the action of wood-destroying fungi, insect borers, and similar destructive agents when the wood has been properly coated or impregnated with it. Normally an arsenic derivative. Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA) is an example.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: prē-zer′vă-tiv Definitions: 1. A substance added to food products or to an organic solution to prevent chemical change or bacterial action.
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A material that prevents or inhibits the growth of microorganisms in organic mixtures.
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adj] - tending or having the power to preserve 2. [n] - a chemical compound that is added to protect against decay or decomposition
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adjective tending or having the power to preserve; `the timbers should be treated with a preservative`
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Substance (additive) added to a food in order to inhibit the growth of bacteria, yeasts, moulds, and other micro-organisms, and therefore extend its shelf life. The term sometimes refers to anti-oxidants (substances added to oils and fats to prevent their becoming rancid) as well. All preservatives are potentially damaging to health if eate...
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Any pesticide substance that, for a reasonable length of time, will prevent the action of wood-dest
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A chemical added to a product to inhibit the growth of bacteria.
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something that preserves or tends to preserve. · a chemical substance used to preserve foods or other organic materials from decomposition or fermentation.
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An ingredient used to prevent the growth of bacteria, mold, or yeast. Adding these ingredients gives personal care products a longer shelf life. Since personal care products tend to be exposed to contamination on a regular basis, especially natural formulations, these are necessary components to personal care formulations. Natural preservatives are...
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