"Time is at once the most valuable, and the most perishable of all our possessions."

As a result most perishable items, particularly frozen meats, will surely be wasted after the storm.

Consider also that animal tissue, once the animal is no longer alive, is perhaps one of the world's most perishable sub-stances.

The matching pieces were made of maroon leather, the softest, most perishable kind that is used for expensive handbags.

Even fresh sea fish, the most perishable of commodities, could be rushed to markets, although only the prime varieties, turbot and sole, justified the cost.

I found his CARE package and stuffed myself with the meat, which was the most perishable item.

"Blue is the most perishable color," Mom says.

"The table and chair - that's our most perishable commodity," Nieporent says.

Arugula is one of the most perishable salad ingredients and should be used without delay.

Chicken is the most perishable meat, so when in doubt, sniff it and put it back if anything smells off.