In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SPOILABLE
decayable, putrescible, putrefiable, spoilable
(adjective) liable to decay or spoil or become putrid
perishable, spoilable
(noun) food that will decay rapidly if not refrigerated
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
spoilable (comparative more spoilable, superlative most spoilable)
Liable to spoil or go bad.
Antonyms
• nonspoilable
• unspoilable
Source: Wiktionary
Spoil"a*ble, a.
Definition: Capable of being spoiled.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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