preparative

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Synonyms: reparative, preparation, separative, propagative, preoperative, preparatives, preparate

Antonyms: reparative, preparation, separative, propagative, preoperative, preparatives, preparate

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Adjective

1. That serves to [[prepare]] something.
2. [[preliminary|Preliminary]] or [[preparatory]].
3. {{lb|en|chemistry}} Pertaining to the [[synthesis]], [[purification]], or [[isolation]] of [[compound]]s from [[mixture]]s or [[raw material]]s.

Noun

1. Something to be done in [[preparation]]; a [[preliminary]]

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