preserver

🇺🇸 /prɪˈzɜːrvər/ 🇬🇧 /prɪˈzɜːvə(r)/
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noun
R

someone who keeps something from changing or being damaged

The lifeguard is a preserver of swimmers' safety at the beach.

R

a chemical that stops wood from rotting

The woodworker applied a preservative to protect the fence from insects and weather.

translation

n. someone who keeps something from changing or being damaged; a chemical that stops wood from rotting

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Plural preservers