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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]
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. [1913 Webster] The amity which . . . they meant to conserve and maintain with the emperor. --Strype. [1913 Webster] 2. To prepare with sugar, etc., for the purpose of preservation, as fruits, etc.; to make a conserve of. [1913 Webster]
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]