Definition of preservative

"preservative" in the noun sense

1. preservative

a chemical compound that is added to protect against decay or decomposition

"preservative" in the adjective sense

1. preservative

tending or having the power to preserve

"timbers should be treated with a preservative substance"

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Quotations for preservative

Printing, which is the preservative of all arts. [ Isaiah Thomas ]

Correct opinions well established on any subject are the best preservative against the seduction of error. [ Bishop Mant ]

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preservative in Scrabble®

The word preservative is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 20

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Play In The Letters preservative:

PRESERVATIVE

(216)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (67 words)

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preservative in Words With Friends™

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Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 23

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Words within the letters of preservative

2 letter words in preservative (11 words)

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3 letter words in preservative (52 words)

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9 letter words in preservative (8 words)

pervasive privateer repartees repeaters reprieves respirate retrieves reversive

10 letter words in preservative (1 word)

privateers

12 letter words in preservative (1 word)

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Definition of preservative

"preservative" in the noun sense

1. preservative

"preservative" in the adjective sense

1. preservative

Quotations for preservative

preservative in Scrabble®

Scrabble® Letter Score: 20

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