POTABLE


Meaning of POTABLE in English

— potability, potableness , n.

/poh"teuh beuhl/ , adj.

1. fit or suitable for drinking: potable water.

n.

2. Usually, potables . drinkable liquids; beverages.

[ 1565-75; potabilis drinkable, equiv. to L pota ( re ) to drink + -bilis -BLE ]

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