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Putrescible

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

Putrescible

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.

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putrescible

a. decomposable; capable of becoming putrescent; rottable.

WordNet
putrescible

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

Usage examples of "putrescible".

Carefully trimming and cleaning the freshly gathered pelts, the cosslain had chewed them gently for days to make them change from putrescible flesh to soft, long haired, impervious suede.