The Collaborative International Dictionary
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.
Wiktionary
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.