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Unmerchantable vs Unsalable - What's the difference?

unmerchantable | unsalable |

Unsalable is a synonym of unmerchantable.



As adjectives the difference between unmerchantable and unsalable

is that unmerchantable is not merchantable; not fit for market; being of a kind, quality, or quantity that is not salable while unsalable is not salable; unmerchantable.

As a noun unsalable is

that which cannot be sold.

unmerchantable

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Not merchantable; not fit for market; being of a kind, quality, or quantity that is not salable.

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    unsalable

    English

    Alternative forms

    * unsaleable

    Noun

    (unsalables)
  • That which cannot be sold.

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Not salable; unmerchantable.
  • * 1990 , Clyde E. Stauffer, Functional Additives for Bakery Foods (page 261)
    • The spread ratio of the cookie can be crucial in a commercial plant; if the ratio suddenly changes (in either direction), the cookies may not fit into the carton or tray and may be unsalable because they are unpackageable.

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