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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Steris said Monday the deal would expand its portfolio, adding consumable products used in surgeries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
Because propellant is the spacecraft's main consumable resource, every kilogram saved during its journey can potentially translate into additional years of scientific observations.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 18, 2026
“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
I’m not ashamed to admit that there have been times when those 32-ounce tubs just stare at me day after day, haloed by the refrigerator light, moving further from consumable and closer to petri dish.
From Salon ● Apr. 28, 2026
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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