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The thimerosal preservative present in some vaccines is metabolized into ethylmercury, and so does not carry the same risk as toxic methylmercury.
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Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 27 Nov. 2024
While in Congress, Dr. Weldon was known for pushing the false notion that thimerosal, a preservative compound in some vaccines, had caused an explosion of autism cases.
—Emily Anthes, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Chemists and beauty consumers alike started wondering if the recalls were indicative of something bigger—revealing the weakness of preservative systems found in some beauty products today.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 18 Oct. 2024
Limit on poison Sodium nitrite is a preservative used often used in curing meats.
—Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 1 July 2024
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Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 27 Nov. 2024
While in Congress, Dr. Weldon was known for pushing the false notion that thimerosal, a preservative compound in some vaccines, had caused an explosion of autism cases.
—Emily Anthes, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Chemists and beauty consumers alike started wondering if the recalls were indicative of something bigger—revealing the weakness of preservative systems found in some beauty products today.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 18 Oct. 2024
Limit on poison Sodium nitrite is a preservative used often used in curing meats.
—Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 1 July 2024
See All Example Sentences for preservative
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“Preservative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preservative. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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