potable
[ poh-tuh-buhl ]
adjective
fit or suitable for drinking: potable water.
noun
Usually potables. drinkable liquids; beverages.
Origin of potable
1Other words from potable
- po·ta·bil·i·ty, po·ta·ble·ness, noun
- non·po·ta·ble, adjective, noun
- un·po·ta·ble, adjective
Words that may be confused with potable
- portable, potable
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British Dictionary definitions for potable
potable
/ (ˈpəʊtəbəl) /
adjective
fit to drink; drinkable
noun
something fit to drink; a beverage
Origin of potable
1C16: from Late Latin pōtābilis drinkable, from Latin pōtāre to drink
Derived forms of potable
- potability, noun
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