noun
adjective
Other Word Forms
- nonpreservative adjective
Etymology
Origin of preservative
1350–1400; Middle English (adj. and noun) < Middle French preservatif (adj.) < Medieval Latin praeservātīvus. See preserve, -ative
Example Sentences
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Walmart said last fall it would remove synthetic dyes from its store-brand foods and phase out roughly 30 other ingredients, including certain artificial sweeteners and preservatives.
Costco said that it has since removed any statements about preservatives from signs and online presentations for the rotisserie chicken.
From Salon
Eating food rich in sugar, fat, salt and preservatives is associated with a higher risk of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular problems.
From Barron's
It is commonly used as a preservative, an antibacterial agent, and in leather tanning.
From Science Daily
Costco’s famed $4.99 rotisserie chicken is under fire in a proposed class action lawsuit claiming that the big box warehouse falsely advertised that its birds were preservative free.
From Los Angeles Times
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