potable — safe to drink; drinkable
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: safe to drink; drinkable
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpoʊtəbl/
Example Sentences
- After the zombie apocalypse, finding potable water became more valuable than finding Wi-Fi.
- The hotel's fancy lobby couldn't hide the fact that their potable water tasted like swimming pool chlorine.
- The water purification system ensures that all water in the building is potable and meets health standards.
potable
ADJECTIVE[/ˈpoʊtəbl/]
safe to drink; drinkable
After days lost in the desert, they finally found potable water at the oasis.
Portable filter makes water potable - that's quotable!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'potabilis' (drinkable), derived from 'potare' meaning 'to drink'. The word entered English through Old French influence.
Breakdown
pot- (from Latin potare: drink) + -able (suffix: capable of being) = potable (capable of being drunk)
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📝Examples
“After the zombie apocalypse, finding potable water became more valuable than finding Wi-Fi.”
“The hotel's fancy lobby couldn't hide the fact that their potable water tasted like swimming pool chlorine.”
“The water purification system ensures that all water in the building is potable and meets health standards.”
“Scientists are working on making seawater potable for communities affected by drought.”
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