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preservative

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Preservative (noun) means a natural or man-made substance added to food or other products to stop them going bad.

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A natural or man-made substance added to food or other products to stop them going bad.

"Salt, sugar, and acid all act as preservatives when making pickles."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

This word comes from Old French preservatif, from Medieval Latin praeservativus.

Rhymes for preservative

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"preservative" (noun) means a natural or man-made substance added to food or other products to stop them going bad.

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