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It's used to preserve and season food (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

salt

(Other definitions for salt that I've seen before include "Preserve" , "Crystalline substance for the table" , "Preservative" , "Condiment - experienced sailor" , "Seasoning; old sailor" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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