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perishable

adjective noun

liable to perish; subject to destruction or death or decay

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Word length
10
Starts with
P
Ends with
E
Contains
ER
Scrabble score
17
CEFR level
B1

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adjective

  1. liable to perish; subject to destruction or death or decay

    “this minute and perishable planet”

noun

  1. food that will decay rapidly if not refrigerated

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this minute and perishable planet
perishable foods such as butter and fruit

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