preservative; antimicrobial agent
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preservative; antimicrobial agent
neutralA chemical or natural substance added to foods, cosmetics, or other materials to extend their shelf life by inhibiting the growth of bacteria, fungi, or yeast.
Hěn很
duō多
jiā加
gōng工
shí食
pǐn品
dōu都
hán含
yǒu有
fáng防
fǔ腐
jì剂
。
Many processed foods contain preservatives.
Běn苯
jiǎ甲
suān酸
nà钠
shì是
yī一
zhǒng种
cháng常
jiàn见
de的
shí食
pǐn品
fáng防
fǔ腐
jì剂
。
Sodium benzoate is a common food preservative.
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Zhè这
píng瓶
yǎn眼
yào药
shuǐ水
méi没
yǒu有
tiān添
jiā加
fáng防
fǔ腐
jì剂
。
This bottle of eye drops does not contain added preservatives.
Huà化
zhuāng妆
pǐn品
zhōng中
de的
fáng防
fǔ腐
jì剂
néng能
fáng防
zhǐ止
xì细
jūn菌
zī滋
shēng生
。
Preservatives in cosmetics can prevent bacterial growth.