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Perishable

🔄 Synonyms of "Perishable"

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biodegradablenounCapable of being decomposed by biological activity, especially by microorganisms.
putrescibleDecomposable; capable of becoming putrescent; rottable.
spoilableLiable to spoil or go bad.
decayableCapable of decaying; perishable.
putrefiableCapable of being putrefied.

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imperishablenounNot perishable; not subject to decay; enduring permanently.

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decayableCapable of decaying; perishable.
spoilableLiable to spoil or go bad.
putrefiableCapable of being putrefied.
putrescibleDecomposable; capable of becoming putrescent; rottable.
biodegradableCapable of being decomposed by biological activity, especially by microorganisms.
decayingnounThe process of undergoing decay.
fragileEasily broken, not sturdy; of delicate material.
dryFree from or lacking moisture.
ephemeralLasting for a short period of time.
transitoryLasting only a short time; temporary.
wetMade up of liquid or moisture, usually (but not always) water.
produceverb(transitive) To bring forth, to yield, make, manufacture, or otherwise generate.
agriculturalOf or pertaining to agriculture.
mayflynounAny of the many fragile insects of the order Ephemeroptera that develop in fresh water and live very briefly as winged adults.
corruptible(of a person) bribable, that can be bought
passible(chiefly theology) Able to suffer, or feel pain.
witherableCapable of being withered; perishable.
corrodableLiable to corrode or perish.
putrefactibleSusceptible to putrefaction; able to go rotten.
destructibleLiable to destruction; capable of being destroyed.

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