imputrescible

Examples

• All

• The archaeologists marveled at the imputrescible nature of the ancient artifacts.

• Certain synthetic materials are valued for being almost entirely imputrescible under normal environmental conditions.

• This material is imputrescible.

• The imputrescible nature of certain minerals makes them ideal for long-term storage.

• Certain synthetic materials are valued for being almost entirely imputrescible under normal environmental conditions.

• Gold is often described as imputrescible because it does not tarnish or corrode over time.

• The imputrescible nature of certain minerals makes them ideal for long-term storage.

Synonyms

I

indestructible

vsimputrescible

34 5.3

Very hard to break or damage

focuses on being immune to rot, not on resisting physical force or damage

I

imperishable

vsimputrescible

2 7.3

Not able to be destroyed and lasting forever

denotes resistance to rotting but not necessarily lasting forever

I

incorrupt

vsimputrescible

1 9.9

A body that does not decay after death

applies to anything unable to rot, not only to corpses

U

uncorrupted

vsimputrescible

1 5.7

Still in its original good condition

refers to inherent inability to rot rather than just present good condition

U

undecaying

vsimputrescible

7.2

Stays whole and does not rot over time

focuses on being incapable of rotting rather than general resistance to change

I

indefectible

vsimputrescible

9.9

Cannot fail, decay, or be destroyed and always stays true

is about physical inability to rot rather than abstract failure or truth

U

undestroyable

vsimputrescible

8.2

Not able to be broken or damaged

refers specifically to resistance to rotting rather than general resistance to destruction

Antonyms

P

putrescible

• Specialized

9.9

Likely to rot, like food or plant waste

D

decomposable

5.8

Able to be separated into smaller parts

How Rot-Resistant

imputrescible

• Archaic

9.9

nonperishable

1 3.2

durable

56 3.6

perishable

12 4.6

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology