potable

UK
/ˈpəʊtəbl/
US
/ˈpoʊtəbl/

Translations

potableadjective
more potable
Comp.
most potable
Super.
UK
/ˈpəʊtəbl/
US
/ˈpoʊtəbl/
The water in this bottle is potable.
Вода в этой бутылке питьевая.
Synonyms
safe to drink
suitable for drinking
fit to drink
Antonyms
potablenoun
potables
pl
UK
/ˈpəʊ.tə.bəl/
US
/ˈpoʊ.t̬ə.bəl/
питьевая вода
Access to potable water is essential for health.
Доступ к питьевой воде необходим для здоровья.

Definitions

potableadjective
Safe to drink; drinkable.
The water from the mountain spring is potable and refreshing.
potablenoun
A liquid that is safe to drink; drinkable water.
The hikers ensured they had enough potable for their journey through the desert.
Any beverage or drinkable liquid, especially alcoholic drinks (usually in plural).
The innkeeper offered a selection of potables to the weary travellers.