perishability

Meanings

• noun

  The quality of something that can spoil or decay over time, particularly food or other perishable items.

  - "Fruits and vegetables have a short perishability and must be refrigerated to extend their life."
  - "The perishability of milk depends on proper storage and pasteurization."

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Variants

List of all variants of perishability that leads to same result
perishabilities , perishability , perishable , perishables

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Etymology

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From the Middle English word 'perishen', meaning 'to rot', 'to decay'.

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Trivia

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1. The perishability of food is a major concern in the food industry and logistics.

2. The concept of perishability has been explored in various philosophical and religious traditions, including Buddhism and the philosophy of Heraclitus.

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Related Concepts

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1. Shelf life: The length of time a product can be stored before it begins to deteriorate or spoil.

2. Freshness: The quality of being unspoiled and unaltered.

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Culture

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Perishability is a concept that has been explored extensively in literature and art, particularly in relation to the transience of life and the passage of time. In art, perishability can be seen in the decay of natural materials and the preservation of cultural artifacts. In literature, perishability is a common theme in poetry and philosophy.

How to Memorize "perishability"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a basket of fresh fruits and vegetables, some of which are starting to wilt and decay. Visualize the contrast between the fresh and perished items.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'perishability' with the concept of decay and transience.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Please Perish Apples And Bananas' to remember the concept of perishability in relation to food.

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