Perishable Definition & Meaning

perishable
adjective
  1. liable to perish; subject to destruction or death or decay; "this minute and perishable planet"; "perishable foods such as butter and fruit"
noun
  1. food that will decay rapidly if not refrigerated

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  • "definition of perishable"
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  • "the treehouse perishable"
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  • "treehouse perishable"
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