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perishable
per·ish·a·ble [ pérrishəb'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
spoiling easily: liable to decay, rot, or spoil


noun  (plural per·ish·a·bles)
Definition:
 
perishable item: something that is perishable, especially an item of food

per·ish·a·bil·i·ty [ pèrrishə bíllətee ] noun
per·ish·a·ble·ness [ pérrishəb'lnəss ] noun
per·ish·a·bly adverb
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