spoilable
Prone to decay
Spoilable describes something capable of spoiling—particularly food that can go bad if not stored properly.
Milk and meat are highly spoilable.
The term extends to anything susceptible to ruin or decay: spoilable goods, spoilable moments.
Less common than perishable when describing food.
Organic breakdown process
- decomposeBreak into simpler parts
- deteriorateGrow worse over time
- putrefyDecompose with stench
- molderGradually disintegrate from neglect
fester · rancid · sour · taint · blight · wilt · oxidize · breakdown
Passing very quickly
- transientTemporary, soon departing
- temporaryLimited in duration
- impermanentNot meant to last
- short-livedLasting only briefly
fragile · delicate · vulnerable · finite · time-limited · precarious · unstable · sensitive
Make or manufacture
- dairyMilk-based foods collectively
- meatAnimal tissue for food
- seafoodMarine creatures as cuisine
- eggsReproductive cells in shells
leftovers · deli · fresh · raw · unprocessed · organic · unpasteurized · cooked
Period before spoilage
- freshnessState of being unspoiled
- expiredNo longer in effect
- staleNo longer fresh
- time-sensitiveRequiring prompt action
Heat removal for preservation
- freezerSubzero storage compartment
- pantryHousehold provisions closet
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
- canningAirtight food preservation
climate-controlled · coolant · airtight · tupperware · desiccant · temperature · humidity · sealed
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Organic breakdown process
- decomposeBreak into simpler parts
- deteriorateGrow worse over time
- putrefyDecompose with stench
molder · fester · rancid · sour · taint · blight · wilt · oxidize · breakdown · turn
fleeting
Passing very quickly
- transientTemporary, soon departing
- temporaryLimited in duration
- impermanentNot meant to last
short-lived · fragile · delicate · vulnerable · finite · time-limited · precarious · unstable · sensitive · tender
produce
Make or manufacture
eggs · leftovers · deli · fresh · raw · unprocessed · organic · unpasteurized · cooked · groceries
shelf-life
Period before spoilage
refrigeration
Heat removal for preservation
- freezerSubzero storage compartment
- pantryHousehold provisions closet
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
canning · climate-controlled · coolant · airtight · tupperware · desiccant · temperature · humidity · sealed · chilled
spoilableimperishable
Lasting forever, indestructible
unspoilable · nonperishable · non-perishable · shelf-stable · undecaying