Definitions for potable

potable po·ta·ble

Spelling: [poh-tuh-buh l]
IPA: /ˈpoʊ tə bəl/

Potable is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 234 anagrams from letters in potable (abelopt).

Definitions for potable

noun

  1. Usually, potables. drinkable liquids; beverages.

adjective

  1. fit or suitable for drinking:

Origin of potable

1565-75; Late Latin pōtābilis drinkable, equivalent to Latin pōtā(re) to drink + -bilis -ble

Examples for potable

That bacteria are not an inevitable element in potable water is proved by their absence from that of deep springs.

Beside him strode his shadow, and lengthened as the sun westered in a haze of potable gold.

Boiling and filtration are the means of removing impurities of this kind from potable waters.

We have so far discussed only the various sources of potable water.

While there, I missed decent sidewalks, potable tap water, and a subway, markers of a society that cares about the common good.

At the time of my visit there was but scanty water in the canyon and that not potable except for stock.

A number of springs are located in this vicinity, all, at present, permanent and potable.

The spring water is potable and affords the nearest available water source.

A chemist reads with interest Djafar's antique method of obtaining nitric He solves the problem of potable gold.

They flow very clear—running over the chalk, clean and potable streams.

Word Value for potable
Scrable

11

Words with friends

14

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