Definition of preservative

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Preservative (a.) Having the power or quality of preserving; tending to preserve, or to keep from injury, decay, etc..

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Conservational :: Conservational (a.) Tending to conserve; preservative.
Talismanical :: Talismanical (a.) Of or pertaining to a talisman; having the properties of a talisman, or preservative against evils by occult influence; magical..
Mithridate :: Mithridate (n.) An antidote against poison, or a composition in form of an electuary, supposed to serve either as a remedy or a preservative against poison; an alexipharmic; -- so called from King Mithridates, its reputed inventor..
Phylactery :: Phylactery (n.) Any charm or amulet worn as a preservative from danger or disease.
Alexiteric :: Alexiteric (n.) A preservative against contagious and infectious diseases, and the effects of poison in general..
Preservative :: Preservative (n.) That which preserves, or has the power of preserving; a presevative agent..
Preserve :: Preserve (v. t.) To save from decay by the use of some preservative substance, as sugar, salt, etc.; to season and prepare for remaining in a good state, as fruits, meat, etc.; as, to preserve peaches or grapes..
Preservatory :: Preservatory (a.) Preservative.
Preservative :: Preservative (a.) Having the power or quality of preserving; tending to preserve, or to keep from injury, decay, etc..
Amulet :: Amulet (n.) An ornament, gem, or scroll, or a package containing a relic, etc., worn as a charm or preservative against evils or mischief, such as diseases and witchcraft, and generally inscribed with mystic forms or characters. [Also used figuratively.].
Tablet :: Tablet (n.) A flattish cake or piece; as, tablets of arsenic were formerly worn as a preservative against the plague..
Vinegar :: Vinegar (a.) A sour liquid used as a condiment, or as a preservative, and obtained by the spontaneous (acetous) fermentation, or by the artificial oxidation, of wine, cider, beer, or the like..
Conservative :: Conservative (a.) Having power to preserve in a safe of entire state, or from loss, waste, or injury; preservative..
Preservatory :: Preservatory (n.) A preservative.
Prophylaxis :: Prophylaxis (n.) The art of preserving from, or of preventing, disease; the observance of the rules necessary for the preservation of health; preservative or preventive treatment..
Watch :: Watch (v. i.) The act of watching; forbearance of sleep; vigil; wakeful, vigilant, or constantly observant attention; close observation; guard; preservative or preventive vigilance; formerly, a watching or guarding by night..
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