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English adjective: perishable

1. perishable liable to perish; subject to destruction or death or decay


SamplesThis minute and perishable planet.
Perishable foods such as butter and fruit.


Similarbiodegradable, decayable, putrefiable, putrescible, spoilable


See alsodestructible


Antonymsimperishable


English noun: perishable

1. perishable (food) food that will decay rapidly if not refrigerated


Synonymsspoilable


Broader (hypernym)food product, foodstuff









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