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“perishable” in English

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perishableadjective

uk ​ /ˈper.ɪ.ʃə.bəl/ us ​ /ˈper.ɪ.ʃə.bəl/

(Definition of “perishable” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

“perishable” in American English

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perishableadjective

us ​ /ˈper·ɪ·ʃə·bəl/

› Food that is perishable has to be used quickly or it will decay so that you cannot eat it:

He owns one of the largest distributors of perishable foods.

(Definition of “perishable” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

“perishable” in Business English

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perishableadjective

uk ​ /ˈperɪʃəbl/ us ​

› used to describe products, especially food, that decay quickly:

Perishable food, such as meat, isn't always handled or stored safely.
Exports of perishable goods have been exempted from routine customs examination.

perishablenoun

uk ​ /ˈperɪʃəbl/ us ​
perishables [ plural ]

› food products that decay quickly:

Perishables account for more than 50% of supermarket sales.

(Definition of “perishable” from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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