POTABLE


Meaning of POTABLE in English

I. ˈpōd.əbəl, -ōtəb- adjective

Etymology: Late Latin potabilis, from Latin potare to drink + -abilis -able; akin to Latin bibere to drink, Greek pinein, Old Slavic piti to drink, Sanskrit pāti, pibati he drinks

: suitable, safe, or prepared for drinking

the treatment of water supplies to make them safely potable — A.C.Morrison

• po·ta·ble·ness noun -es

II. noun

( -s )

: a liquid suitable for drinking : beverage , drinkable

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