Preservative (Adjective)
Meaning
Tending or having the power to preserve; "timbers should be treated with a preservative substance".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- A preservative coating is applied to the wood to protect it from rot and decay.
- The museum uses preservative techniques to conserve and restore its artifacts.
- Salt has long been used as a preservative in food, helping to prevent spoilage.
- A preservative layer is added to the fabric to prevent damage from UV light.
- Some natural preservative methods can be used to extend the shelf life of food products.