| Pronunciation: | | pyoo'tresubul
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WordNet Dictionary |
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[adj] liable to decay or spoil or become putrid |
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PUTRESCIBLE is a 11 letter word that starts with P. |
| | Synonyms: | | decayable, perishable, putrefiable, spoilable |
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Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\Pu*tres"ci*ble\, a.
Capable of putrefaction; liable to become putrid; as,
putrescible substances.
\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.
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