preservative 1
noundomain: substance
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
a chemical compound that is added to protect against decay or decomposition
Hypernym
compound 2
noun
(chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
EnglishDerivationally related form
preservative 1
adjective
tending or having the power to preserve
Hyponym
Mandelamine 1
noun
antibacterial agent (trade names Mandelamine and Urex) that is contained in many products that are used to treat urinary infections
spice 1
noun
aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative
malic acid 1
noun
a dicarboxylic acid that is made by all living organisms, contributes to the sour taste of fruits, and is used as a food additive.
a chemical compound with the chemical formula KHSO3.
a chemical compound with the chemical formula NaHSO₃.
