conserving

conserving — adj. protecting or saving from harm or loss; as, serves a conserving function. Syn: preserving. [WordNet 1.5] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

conserving — n. the preservation and careful management of the environment and of natural resources. Syn: conservation, conservancy. [WordNet 1.5] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Conserving — Conserve Con*serve , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Conserved}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Conserving}.] [F. conserver, L. conservare; con + servare to keep, guard. See {Serve}.] 1. To keep in a safe or sound state; to save; to preserve; to protect. [1913 Webster]… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

conserving — adjective Accompanied by conservation …   Wiktionary

conserving — con·serve || kÉ™n sɜːv v. guard from harm; preserve n. marmalade, jam …   English contemporary dictionary

conserving — …   Useful english dictionary

Conserving use acreage — is farmland diverted from crop production to an approved cultural practice that prevents erosion or other degradation. Though crops are not produced, conserving use is considered an agricultural use of the land. References  This article… …   Wikipedia

conserving agent — konservantas statusas T sritis chemija apibrėžtis Medžiaga, apsauganti nuo gedimo. atitikmenys: angl. conserving agent rus. консервант; консервирующее вещество …   Chemijos terminų aiškinamasis žodynas

Breast-conserving surgery — is a less radical cancer surgery than mastectomy. Breast conserving surgery, as in a lumpectomy removes part of the breast tissue during surgery, as opposed to the entire breast. External links * [http://www.aafp.org/afp/20021215/2281ph.html… …   Wikipedia

breast-conserving surgery — An operation to remove the breast cancer but not the breast itself. Types of breast conserving surgery include lumpectomy (removal of the lump), quadrantectomy (removal of one quarter, or quadrant, of the breast), and segmental mastectomy… …   English dictionary of cancer terms

self-conserving — adj. * * * …   Universalium