potable

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

po′·tabil′·ity noun or po′·table·ness

modif.

fit for drinking, uncontaminated, drinkable, potulent, clean, unpolluted, fresh; see also pure 2, sanitary.

Modifies a noun

water: The DWI does not approve or certify fittings or any products with a small surface area in contact with potable water.
supply: Details of any potable water supply located within 100 meters of the proposed soakaway should be clearly marked on the site plan.
spirit: The following fraction of the distillate is the potable spirit.
system: The 601 Air Valve is suitable for use on potable water systems only.
treatment: Contributors The course leaders, Dr. Simon Parsons, Dr. Bruce Jefferson and Prof. Simon Judd are renowned experts in potable water treatment.
main: Both systems can be used in live potable water mains with no disruption to customers.

Modifying Another Word

only: Where there is any risk to food safety only potable water may be used.

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