新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

preservative

英  [prɪˈzɜːvətɪv]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • preservatives

    1[C, U 有变体名词] 防腐剂

    A preservative is a chemical that prevents things from decaying. Some preservatives are added to food, and others are used to treat wood or metal.

    双语例句

    例:

    Nitrates are used as preservatives in food processing.

    硝酸盐在食品加工中被用作防腐剂。