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Term: Putrescible

Description:

Putrescible refers to something that is capable of decomposing or rotting, especially organic matter.

Part of Speech:

Adjective

Senses:

Sense 1: Capable of decomposing or rotting

Sense 2: Pertaining to organic matter that is subject to decay

Usages:

Usage 1: The putrescible waste needs to be disposed of properly to avoid environmental contamination.

Usage 2: Composting is an effective method of managing putrescible organic waste.

Usage 3: Store the food in airtight containers to prevent it from becoming putrescible.

Sample Sentences:

1. The smell in the garbage can can be attributed to the putrescible waste that has been sitting there for days.

2. The laboratory conducts experiments to study the decomposition rate of various putrescible materials.

3. We should separate the putrescible items from the recyclable ones to make the waste management process more efficient.

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