a. [ Pref. im- not + perishable: cf. F. impérissable. ] Not perishable; not subject to decay; indestructible; enduring permanently;
a. [ F. périssable. ] Liable to perish; subject to decay, destruction, or death;
n. The quality or state of being perishable; liability to decay or destruction. Locke. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Imperishable. [ 1913 Webster ]