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imputrescible

adjective
im·​putrescible | \ ¦im+\

Definition of imputrescible

: not subject to putrescence : not capable of putrefaction

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History and Etymology for imputrescible

Late Latin imputrescibilis, from Latin in- in- entry 1 + Late Latin putrescibilis putrescible

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