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perishable

per·ish·a·ble

perishable

 
 
pronunciation:
pe rih sh bl
features:
Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: adjective
definition: likely to spoil or rot in a short time.
Put the meat and other perishable food in the refrigerator right away.
similar words:
fresh, frozen, raw
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derivations: perishably (adv.), perishability (n.), perishableness (n.)
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