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PRESERVATORY

\pɹɪsˈɜːvətəɹˌi], \pɹɪsˈɜːvətəɹˌi], \p_ɹ_ɪ_s_ˈɜː_v_ə_t_ə_ɹ_ˌi]\

Definitions of PRESERVATORY

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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A preservative.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

Tending to preserve of having the power of preserving from injury or decay.
That which preserves.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

That has the power or quality of preserving.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. That which has the mower of preserving ; a preservative.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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