防ぼう腐ふ

noun

preservation from decay; antisepsis; embalmment

Refers to preventing decay, rot, or bacterial growth, especially in food, wood, or corpses. Often used in compounds like 防腐剤 (preservative) or 防腐処理 (preservative treatment).

• 食しょく品ひんに防ぼう腐ふ剤ざいを使つかうことがある。

  Preservatives are sometimes used in food.

• 木もく材ざいの防ぼう腐ふ処しょ理りは重じゅう要ようだ。

  Preservative treatment of wood is important.