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1 preservation
[pre-]noun (the action of preserving or the state or process of being preserved.) conservare -
2 self-preservation
['selfprezə'veiʃən](the natural inclination towards the protection of oneself from harm, danger etc: Self-preservation is our strongest instinct.) instinct de conservare -
3 preserve
[pri'zə:v] 1. verb1) (to keep safe from harm: (May) Heaven preserve us from danger!) a păstra; a apăra2) (to keep in existence: They have managed to preserve many old documents.) a păstra3) (to treat (food), eg by cooking it with sugar, so that it will not go bad: What is the best method of preserving raspberries?) a conserva2. noun1) (an activity, kind of work etc in which only certain people are allowed to take part.) activitate, tip de muncă etc. cu acces limitat2) (a place where game animals, birds etc are protected: a game preserve.) rezervaţie3) (jam: blackberry jam and other preserves.) dulceaţă•- preservative
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