imputrescible

[ im-pyoo-tres-uh-buhl ]

/ ˌɪm pyuˈtrɛs ə bəl /

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adjective

not liable to decomposition or putrefaction; incorruptible: a tanning process to make skins imputrescible.

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Origin of imputrescible

From the Late Latin word imputrescibilis, dating back to 1650–60. See im-², putrescible

Words nearby imputrescible

imputable, imputation, imputation system, impute, imputed, imputrescible, impv., Imran Khan, Imroz, IMS, imu