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preserve noun

  /pɹəˈzɜːv/ , /pɹəˈzɝv/
  • A sweet spread made of any of a variety of fruits.
 confettura, marmellata
  • A reservation, a nature preserve.
 riserva

preserve verb

  /pɹəˈzɜːv/ , /pɹəˈzɝv/
  • To protect; to keep from harm or injury.
 preservare, proteggere, salvaguardare
  • To save from decay by the use of some preservative substance, such as sugar or salt; to season and prepare (fruits, meat, etc.) for storage.
 conservare
  • To maintain throughout; to keep intact.
 preservare

preservative adjective

  /prɪˈzəːvətɪv/
  • Tending to preserve.
 preservativo

preservative noun

  /prɪˈzəːvətɪv/
  • Any agent, natural or artificial, that acts to preserve, especially when added to food.
 conservante

preservation noun

  /pɹɛ.zɝˈveɪ.ʃən/
  • The act of preserving; care to preserve; act of keeping from destruction, decay or any ill.
 preservazione, conservazione, salvaguardia
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