preservative

IPA(Pronunciation)

Noun

countable

(countable) Any agent, natural or artificial that acts to preserve, especially when added to food.

Japanese Meaning

食品などの保存を目的として添加される、天然または合成の保存料（防腐剤）。

The manufacturer added a preservative to the jam to extend its shelf life.

メーカーはジャムの保存期間を延ばすために保存料を加えた。

Sense（1）

(countable) Any agent, natural or artificial that acts to preserve, especially when added to food.

Salt, sugar, and acid all act as preservatives when making pickles.

preservatives

（ plural ）