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decayable, a.|dɪˈkeɪəb(ə)l|
[f. decay v. + -able. Cf. OF. decheable.]
Capable of, or liable to, decay; perishable.
1617Moryson Itin. ii. iii. i. 243 Such victuals as are decaiable. 16..T. Adams Wks. (1861–2) III. 111 (D.) Were His strength decayable with time there might be some hope in reluctation. 1640Bp. Hall Episc. iii. vii. 252 His truths are..not changeable by time, not decayable by age. 1889Voice (N.Y.) 14 Mar., 13 dead cats, besides other decayable matter, were found. |