Potable Definition

pōtə-bəl
adjective
Fit to drink; drinkable.
Webster's New World

Good for drinking without fear of poisoning or disease.

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noun
Something drinkable; beverage.
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Origin of Potable

  • Middle English from Old French from Late Latin pōtābilis from Latin pōtāre to drink from pōtus a drink pō(i)- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Old French potable, from Latin pōtābilis, from pōtō (“I drink").

    From Wiktionary

Potable Sentence Examples

  • Apparatus for the economic production of a potable water from sea-water is of vital importance in the equipment of ships.

  • More potable is Aso-take, some 20 m.

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

  • The ocean is safe to swim in and tap water is potable.

  • Necessary items include nutritious food that doesn't require cooking or refrigeration, potable water, extra sets of warm attire, and any needed prescription medication.

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