PRESERVATIVE
Scrabble letter values: P3R1E1S1E1R1V4A1T1I1V4E1 = 20
Definition
- adjective tending or having the power to preserve.
- noun a chemical compound that is added to protect against decay or decomposition.
Examples
- “timbers should be treated with a preservative substance”
- “The curators took preservative actions to maintain the ancient collection.”