preservative

• Sustancia utilizada para conservar alimentos, madera u otros materiales evitando su descomposición o deterioro. También se aplica a lo que protege o preserva.

A substance used to preserve foodstuffs, wood, or other materials against decay or spoilage.

1. Preserving qualityB2formal

   Having the ability to keep something in its original state or prevent decay.

   Preservativo, conservante

   • The preservative coating protects the wood from rot.
   • Some foods contain preservative chemicals to extend shelf life.
   • The preservative treatment helped the ancient manuscript survive.

   Sinónimosantisepticpreventiveprotective

• Sustancia química añadida a los productos, especialmente a los alimentos, para prevenir su deterioro o descomposición y prolongar su vida útil.

A chemical compound added to products, especially food, to prevent decay or decomposition and extend shelf life.

1. PreservativeB2formalculinary

   A substance added to food, cosmetics, or other products to prevent spoilage, decay, or decomposition caused by microorganisms or chemical changes.

   conservante

   • Many processed foods contain artificial preservatives to extend their shelf life.
   • Sodium benzoate is a common preservative used in soft drinks.
   • Some people prefer foods without added preservatives.

   Sinónimosadditiveantimicrobialantioxidantstabilizer