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semidurables

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semi·​durables | \ "+ \
variants: or semidurable goods \ "+-​ \

Definition of semidurables

: nondurables (such as clothing or house furnishings) whose usefulness diminishes gradually

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History and Etymology for semidurables

semi- + durables, durable goods

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“Semidurables.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/semidurables. Accessed 19 Oct. 2021.

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