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perishable resource

[/ˈperɪʃəbl ˈrezɔːrs/]
nounfemininepl: perishable resources / recursos perecíveis
recurso perecível
1. A resource or commodity that is subject to decay, spoilage, or deterioration over time and cannot be stored indefinitely without loss of value or quality
Fresh produce is a perishable resource that requires careful handling and quick distribution.
Produtos frescos são um recurso perecível que requer manipulação cuidadosa e distribuição rápida.
2. In economics and resource management, any asset with a limited useful life or storage capacity
Time itself is considered a perishable resource in project management.
O tempo em si é considerado um recurso perecível na gestão de projetos.
Synonyms
perishable goodspoilable commodityconsumable resourceresource with shelf life
Antonyms
non-perishable resourcedurable resourcepermanent resourceindefinite resource

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
recurso perecível
Standard term used in commerce and economics
São Paulo
recurso perecível / bem perecível
Common in business and supply chain contexts
Portugal
recurso perecível / bem perecível
Used in European Union commerce regulations

Related Idioms & Phrases

time is a perishable resource
use it or lose it (regarding perishable resources)
shelf life
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