life-saving
US /ˈlaɪfˌseɪvɪŋ/
UK /ˈlaɪfˌseɪvɪŋ/
1.
used to describe something that saves or is intended to save someone's life
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The doctor performed a life-saving operation.
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Wearing a helmet can be a life-saving measure for cyclists.
used to describe something that saves or is intended to save someone's life