[Vocabulary] Non-perishable vs Imperishable

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shimacatu_sa

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Hi,
I suspect these two words are not interchangeable. I know that I can use "non-perishable" to describe food that doesn't require refrigeration, e.g. you'd better get some non-perishable food before the storm hits.

When can I use "imperishable"? Is it okay to use it when talking about an unbroken record, e.g. I am a big fan of him. I wish his Olympic record were imperishable?

Is "unbreakable" synonym of this word?
In what other contexts can I use "imperishable"?

Thank you.
 

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Click here to read imperishable used in a variety of contexts (bookmark the site for future reference).
 
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