putrescible

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putrescible - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Putrescible \Pu*tres"ci*ble\, n.
     A substance, usually nitrogenous, which is liable to undergo
     decomposition when in contact with air and moisture at
     ordinary temperatures.
     [1913 Webster]

  Putrescible \Pu*tres"ci*ble\, a.
     Capable of putrefaction; liable to become putrid; as,
     putrescible substances.
     [1913 Webster]

putrescible - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  putrescible
      adj 1: liable to decay or spoil or become putrid [syn:
             decayable, putrescible, putrefiable, spoilable]