potable
[ poh-tuh-buhl ]
/ ˈpoʊ tə bəl /
adjective
fit or suitable for drinking: potable water.
noun
Usually potables. drinkable liquids; beverages.
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British Dictionary definitions for potable
potable
/ (ˈpəʊtəbəl) /
adjective
fit to drink; drinkable
noun
something fit to drink; a beverage
Derived forms of potable
potability, nounWord Origin for potable
C16: from Late Latin pōtābilis drinkable, from Latin pōtāre to drink
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Medical definitions for potable
potable
[ pō′tə-bəl ]
adj.
Fit to drink; drinkable.
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