perishable

Meanings

• Adjective

  Capable of decay or spoilage, especially food.

  - "Fruits and vegetables are perishable goods that require careful handling and storage."
  - "The perishable nature of milk means it must be kept refrigerated."

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Antonyms

imperishable , unperishable

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Synonyms

ephemeral , shortlived

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with perishable
shrillable , villable , pillable , millable

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Variants

List of all variants of perishable that leads to same result
perishabilities , perishability , perishable , perishables

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Etymology

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From the Middle English word perisshen, meaning 'to come to ruin, to perish'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'perishable' is often used in shipping and logistics to describe goods that can spoil or decay if not handled properly.

2. The world record for the longest durian fruit, a notoriously perishable fruit, is over 3 feet long and weighs over 3 pounds.

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Related Concepts

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1. Food preservation: The practices and technologies used to extend the shelf life of perishable food items.

2. Biodegradable: Relating to material that can be broken down by biological processes, often used in reference to perishable waste.

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Culture

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In literature, the concept of perishable goods is often used as a metaphor for the fleeting nature of life and the importance of cherishing the present.

How to Memorize "perishable"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a basket of fresh fruits and vegetables, gradually losing their color and texture over time.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'perishable' with the concept of fragility and the need for careful handling.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym P-E-R-I-S-H-A-B-L-E: Perishable goods require Immediate Storage, Handling, and Attention to preserve their quality.

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