preservative
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In 1941, the company purchased distilling facilities in Virginia and Lyons, N.Y., to increase production, then during the war it made pectin, a vital preservative used in military food rations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 10, 2026
It is commonly used as a preservative, an antibacterial agent, and in leather tanning.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 3, 2026
Both shoppers say they prefer to buy foods that are preservative free when possible.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 28, 2026
In their analysis, Inserm researchers divided preservative additives into two main groups.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 9, 2026
A white snake in a jar of preservative stared blindly down at them.
From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman
Samuel Allsopp did something hitherto unknown, he upped the alcohol and hop content which both act as preservatives.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
Foods “cross into ultra-processed territory when they contain preservatives, flavorings and other food additives, or substances ... to enhance flavor and increase shelf life.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
Non-antioxidant preservatives are generally used to prevent potentially harmful microorganisms, including bacteria and mold, from growing.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
Rivelino Rodriguez, chef lecturer at The Guernsey Institute, said the project was designed to give parents "inspiration for cheap adaptable meals that taste good without all the additives and preservatives found in ready-made foods".
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
I don’t think there’s any meat in a Finkle, but she won’t eat them anyway because of all the chemicals and preservatives.
From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman
Vocabulary lists containing preservative
Novel Study: Fahrenheit 451, Part I
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"Allegedly" by Tiffany D. Jackson, Chapters 2–4
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