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potable definition

po·table (pōt′ə bəl)

adjective

fit to drink; drinkable

Etymology: Fr < LL potabilis < L potare, to drink < IE base *pō-, to drink > Sans pāti, (he) drinks, L bibere, to drink

noun

something drinkable; beverage

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