Found 3 items, similar to preserving.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: preserving pengawetan
English → English (WordNet) Definition: preserving preserving adj : saving from harm or loss; “serves a conserving function” [syn: conserving]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Preserving Preserve \Pre*serve"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Preserved; p. pr. & vb. n. Preserving.] [F. pr['e]server, from L. prae before + servare to save, preserve; cf. L. praeservare to observe beforehand. See Serve.] 1. To keep or save from injury or destruction; to guard or defend from evil, harm, danger, etc.; to protect. [1913 Webster] O Lord, thou preserved man and beast. --Ps. xxxvi. 6. [1913 Webster] Now, good angels preserve the king. --Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. To save from decay by the use of some preservative substance, as sugar, salt, etc.; to season and prepare for remaining in a good state, as fruits, meat, etc.; as, to preserve peaches or grapes. [1913 Webster] You can not preserve it from tainting. --Shak. [1913 Webster] 3. To maintain throughout; to keep intact; as, to preserve appearances; to preserve silence. [1913 Webster] To preserve game, to protect it from extermination. [1913 Webster] Syn: To keep; save; secure; uphold; sustain; defend; spare; protect; guard; shield. See Keep. [1913 Webster]