putrefiable

• Adjectif indiquant ce qui est susceptible de se putréfier ou de se décomposer, c'est-à-dire de se dégrader par pourriture ou putréfaction.

An obsolete adjective meaning capable of being putrefied or decomposed; subject to decay.

1. Liable to decayC2formal

   Capable of decomposing or rotting, especially due to bacterial or fungal action.

   Putrescible

   • Fruits and vegetables are highly putrefiable if not refrigerated.
   • The organic waste was stored in sealed containers to prevent putrefiable matter from attracting pests.
   • Certain types of seafood are more putrefiable than others.

   Synonymesbiodegradabledecayabledecomposableperishableputrescible

   Antonymesimperishable