nonperishable: Meaning and Definition of

non•per•ish•a•ble

Pronunciation: (non-per'i-shu-bul), [key]
— adj.
  1. not subject to rapid deterioration or decay: A supply of nonperishable food was kept for emergencies.
—n.
  1. Usually,articles or items, esp. of food, not subject to rapid spoilage.
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