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Perishable vs Decayable - What's the difference?

perishable | decayable |

As adjectives the difference between perishable and decayable

is that perishable is liable to perish, especially naturally subject to quick decomposition or decay while decayable is capable of decaying; perishable.

As a noun perishable

is that which perishes or is short-lived.

perishable

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • That which perishes or is short-lived.
  • (in the plural) food that does not keep for long.

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Liable to perish, especially naturally subject to quick decomposition or decay.

    • Synonyms

    * ephemeral * shortlived

    Antonyms

    * imperishable * unperishable

    Derived terms

    * perishability * perishableness * perishably

    decayable

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Capable of decaying; perishable.