preservative

noun

a chemical compound that is added to protect against decay or decomposition
腐敗や分解を防ぐために加える化合物

adjective

tending or having the power to preserve
保持する傾向がある、またはその力を持つさま
- timbers should be treated with a preservative substance
  材木は防腐剤で処理されるべきである

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