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perishable
adjective per·ish·able \ˈper-i-shə-bəl, ˈpe-ri-\
: likely to spoil or decay quickly : not likely to stay fresh for a long time if not eaten or used
Full Definition of PERISHABLE
: liable to perish : liable to spoil or decay <such perishable products as fruit, vegetables, butter, and eggs>
— per·ish·abil·i·ty \ˌper-i-shə-ˈbi-lə-tē, ˌpe-ri-\ noun
— perishable noun
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First Known Use of PERISHABLE
1611
PERISHABLE Defined for Kids
perishable
adjective per·ish·able \ˈper-i-shə-bəl\
Definition of PERISHABLE for Kids
: likely to spoil or decay <Remember to refrigerate perishable foods.>
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