potable
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈpoʊtəbəl/
Definition
Safe to drink as water.
Examples
The emergency kit included water purification tablets to make the water potable.
Tap water in most major cities is potable, but it's always wise to check local advisories.
We need to ensure that the water supply remains potable during the festival.
How to Use potable
- potable water (collocation)
- Water that is safe to drink. — "The expedition carried filters to ensure they always had potable water."
- potable supply (collocation)
- A source or provision of drinkable water. — "The city council is responsible for maintaining the potable supply for all residents."
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