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Perishable
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Entry:
perishable
Part of Speech:
adjective
Definition:
1. liable to perish 2. subject to destruction or death or decay
Synonyms:
perishable
.
Sample Sentences:
1. this minute and perishable planet. 2. perishable foods such as butter and fruit.
Also see:
destructible
.
Derivationally related form:
perishability
,
perishableness
,
perishability
,
perishableness
.
Antonym:
imperishable
.
Similar to:
biodegradable
,
decayable
,
putrefiable
,
putrescible
,
spoilable
.
2
Entry:
perishable
Part of Speech:
noun
Definition:
food that will decay rapidly if not refrigerated
Synonyms:
perishable
,
spoilable
.
Hypernym:
food product
,
foodstuff
.
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