imputrescible
- adjective
- /ɪmˈpjuːtrəsəbl/
- Archaic
- Gold is often described as imputrescible because it does not tarnish or corrode over time.
Examples
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The archaeologists marveled at the imputrescible nature of the ancient artifacts.
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Certain synthetic materials are valued for being almost entirely imputrescible under normal environmental conditions.
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This material is imputrescible.
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The imputrescible nature of certain minerals makes them ideal for long-term storage.
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Certain synthetic materials are valued for being almost entirely imputrescible under normal environmental conditions.
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Gold is often described as imputrescible because it does not tarnish or corrode over time.
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The imputrescible nature of certain minerals makes them ideal for long-term storage.
Synonyms
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5.3
Very hard to break or damage
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7.3
Not able to be destroyed and lasting forever
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5.7
Still in its original good condition
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9.9
A body that does not decay after death
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9.9
Cannot fail, decay, or be destroyed and always stays true
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7.2
Stays whole and does not rot over time
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8.2
Not able to be broken or damaged
Antonyms
How Rot-Resistant
Surface Forms
Morphology
imputrescible = putrescible (transparent) = im + putresc + ible
The adjective is formed by the standard negative prefix 'im-' attached to 'putrescible', yielding the straightforward opposite meaning.
Etymology
Imputrescible begins with im- meaning 'not' and the rest comes from the root putr- meaning 'to rot', which you can see in the word putrid. So imputrescible means 'not able to rot', which is why we use it for things that do not decay.