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The phrase "as a preservative" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing substances or methods that are intended to prevent decay or spoilage in food or other materials.
Example: "Sodium benzoate is commonly used as a preservative in many processed foods to extend their shelf life."
Alternatives: "for preservation" or "to preserve".
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MICHAEL SPECTER: Ethyl mercury has been used as a preservative.
Egyptian mummy-makers used wine as a preservative.
When machinery is idle, the lubricant acts as a preservative.
In many cases, it serves as a preservative".
A traditional use for dissolved water glass is as a preservative for eggs.
The addition of salt to butter contributes to its flavour and also acts as a preservative.
Urine was collected in containers with 5 ml of 10% thymol isopropanol used as a preservative.
Acrylics and some gouaches contain a very small amount of formaldehyde as a preservative.
Bacterial cultures in live yoghurt act as a preservative that prevents mould.
Processed foods have things added, like salt, which is used as a preservative in many foods.
Then I learned that honey could be used as a preservative.
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