Preservative
Preservative noun - A chemical compound that is added to protect against decay or decomposition.
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Synonyms for Preservative
Prophylactic and preservative are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Prophylactic" instead the word "Preservative" as a noun or an adjective.
Prophylactic
Prophylactic noun - Remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease.
Preservative and prophylactic are semantically related. You can use "Preservative" instead the word "Prophylactic" as a noun or an adjective.
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Related pairs
- deterrent and preservative
- deterrent and prophylactic
- purifier and preservative
- purifier and prophylactic
- disinfectant and preservative
- disinfectant and prophylactic
- detergent and preservative
- detergent and prophylactic
- antiseptic and preservative
- antiseptic and prophylactic
- preventative and preservative
- preventative and prophylactic
- safety and preservative
- safety and prophylactic
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