From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
conserving \conserving\ adj.
protecting or saving from harm or loss; as, serves a
conserving function.
Syn: preserving.
[WordNet 1.5]
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
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.
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The amity which . . . they meant to conserve and
maintain with the emperor. --Strype.
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2. To prepare with sugar, etc., for the purpose of
preservation, as fruits, etc.; to make a conserve of.
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
conserving \conserving\ n.
the preservation and careful management of the environment
and of natural resources.
Syn: conservation, conservancy.
[WordNet 1.5]