consumable
Americanadjective
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able or meant to be consumed, as by eating, drinking, or using.
consumable goods.
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liable to be used up or depleted.
comsumable resources.
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“Halal,” meaning permissible under Islamic law, is a designation most typically associated with procedures for animal slaughter and with the absence of pork or alcohol in consumable products.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
"Games, especially live-service games, are more like digital communities and much less so consumable experiences," he said.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2026
Palantir employees said language models are like crude oil, and Palantir is the refinery to make the models consumable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 9, 2026
She thinks Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings might be one big winner, given its focus on consumable and household goods.
From Barron's ● Dec. 23, 2025
It eats up the surplus of consumable goods, and it helps to preserve the special mental atmosphere that a hierarchical society needs.
From "1984" by George Orwell
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