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preservative vs spice

spice vs preservative

preservative and spice both are nouns.

preservative is an adjective but spice is not an adjective.

preservative is not a verb while spice is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
preservative Yes Yes No No
spice Yes No Yes No
As nouns, spice is a hyponym of preservative; that is, spice is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than preservative:
  • preservative: a chemical compound that is added to protect against decay or decomposition
  • spice: aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative
Other hyponyms of preservative include malic acid.
preservative (noun) spice (noun)
a chemical compound that is added to protect against decay or decomposition the property of being seasoned with spice and so highly flavored
any of a variety of pungent aromatic vegetable substances used for flavoring food
aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative
preservative (adjective) spice (adjective)
tending or having the power to preserve
preservative (verb) spice (verb)
make more interesting or flavorful
add herbs or spices to
Difference between preservative and spice

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