potable
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
Related Forms:
- potability po′·tabil′·ity noun or potableness po′·table·ness
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