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potable Definition

po·table (pōt′ə bəl)

adjective

fit to drink; drinkable

Etymology: Fr < LL potabilis < L potare, to drink < IE base *pō-, to drink > Sans pāti, (he) drinks, L bibere, to drink

noun

something drinkable; beverage

potable Related Forms
po′·tabil′·ity noun or po′·table·ness
potable Synonyms

potable

modif.

fit for drinking, uncontaminated, drinkable, potulent, clean, unpolluted, fresh; see also pure 2, sanitary.

potable Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • water: The DWI does not approve or certify fittings or any products with a small surface area in contact with potable water.
  • supply: Details of any potable water supply located within 100 meters of the proposed soakaway should be clearly marked on the site plan.
  • spirit: The following fraction of the distillate is the potable spirit.
  • system: The 601 Air Valve is suitable for use on potable water systems only.
  • treatment: Contributors The course leaders, Dr. Simon Parsons, Dr. Bruce Jefferson and Prof. Simon Judd are renowned experts in potable water treatment.
  • main: Both systems can be used in live potable water mains with no disruption to customers.

Modifying Another Word

  • only: Where there is any risk to food safety only potable water may be used.