putrescible

The definition of putrescible is something that could become rotten.

(adjective)

An example of putrescible used as an adjective is a putrescible vegetable, such as a moist potato in a tightly sealed bag.

See putrescible in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

liable to become putrid

Origin: LL putrescibilis

noun

a putrescible substance

See putrescible in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Subject to putrefaction.

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Late Latin putrēscibilis

Origin: , from Latin putrēscere, to rot; see putrescent

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