(storage) 636; maintenance, support, susteritation†, conservatism; vis
conservatrix†; salvation &c (deliverance) 672.
[Means of preservation] prophylaxis; preserver, preservative,
additive; antibiotics, antifungals [Med.], biocide; hygiastics†,
hygiantics†; cover, drugget†; cordon sanitaire [Fr.]; canning; ensilage;
tinned goods, canned goods.
[Superstitious remedies] snake oil, spider webs, cure-all;
laetrile; charm &c 993.
V. preserve, maintain, keep, sustain, support, hold; keep up, keep
alive; refrigerate, keep on ice; not willingly let die; bank up; nurse;
save, rescue; be safe, make safe &c 664; take care of &c (care) 459;
guard &c (defend) 717.
stare super antiquas vias [Lat.] [Bacon]; hold one's own; hold
one's ground, stand one's ground &c (resist) 719.
embalm, cure, salt, pickle, season, kyanize†, bottle, pot, tin,
can; sterilize, pasteurize, radiate; dry, lyophilize [Chem], freeze-
dry, concentrate, evaporate; freeze, quick-freeze, deep-freeze; husband
&c (store) 636.
Adj. preserving &c v.; conservative; prophylactic; preservatory†,
preservative; hygienic.
preserved &c v.; unimpaired, unbroken, uninjured, unhurt,
unsinged†, unmarred; safe, safe and sound; intact, with a whole skin.
Phr. nolumus leges Angliae mutari [Lat.].