Preservative: meaning, definitions and examples

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preservative

 

[ prษชหˆzษœหrvษ™tษชv ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food industry

A preservative is a substance used to prevent food from spoiling, typically by inhibiting the growth of bacteria, mold, or other microorganisms. Preservatives help extend the shelf life of products and maintain their freshness.

Synonyms

additive, antioxidant, conservative

Examples of usage

  • Many processed foods contain preservatives to prolong their shelf life.
  • Sodium benzoate is a common preservative used in the food industry.
Context #2 | Noun

cosmetics

In cosmetics, a preservative is a chemical ingredient added to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria and fungi in beauty products. Preservatives are essential to ensure the safety and stability of cosmetics over time.

Synonyms

additive, antioxidant, conservative

Examples of usage

  • Parabens are commonly used as preservatives in skincare products.
  • The absence of preservatives in cosmetics can lead to microbial contamination.

Translations

Translations of the word "preservative" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น conservante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฐเคฟเคฐเค•เฅเคทเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Konservierungsmittel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengawet

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะฝัะตั€ะฒะฐะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ konserwant

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไฟๅญ˜ๆ–™

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท conservateur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ conservante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท koruyucu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฉ๋ถ€์ œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงุฏุฉ ุญุงูุธุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ konzervant

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ konzervant

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้˜ฒ่…ๅ‰‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ konzervans

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rotvarnarefni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะฝัะตั€ะฒะฐะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒกแƒ”แƒ แƒ•แƒแƒœแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ konservant

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ conservante

Etymology

The word 'preservative' originated from the Latin word 'praeservare', which means 'to keep safe'. The use of preservatives dates back to ancient times when salt, sugar, and vinegar were commonly used to preserve food. In the modern era, with advances in technology and food science, a wide range of preservatives are now available to extend the shelf life of various products.

See also: preservation, preservationism, preservationist, preserve, preserved, preserver, preserves, preserving, unpreserved.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,029, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.