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Capable of putrefaction; liable to become putrid; as, putrescible substances.

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  1. a. Capable of putrefaction; liable to become putrid; as, putrescible substances.
  2. n. A substance, usually nitrogenous, which is liable to undergo decomposition when in contact with air and moisture at ordinary temperatures.
  3. adj. liable to decay or spoil or become putrid
  4. Capable of putrefaction; liable to become putrid; as, putrescible substances. A substance, usually nitrogenous, which is liable to undergo decomposition when in contact with air and moisture at ordinary temperatures.
  5. Capable of putrefaction; liable to become putrid; as,putrescible substances.
  6. j:100 s liable to decay or spoil or become putrid