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potable

[poh-tuh-buhl] / ˈpoʊ tə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
drinkable
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There’s no electricity grid, and no potable water.

From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026

Solar power and advanced water recycling systems would eliminate the need for utility hookups, only requiring occasional deliveries of potable water and propane to run the systems.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026

There are shortages of food and potable water.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 22, 2026

We've also got concerns about the ability of some of those ships to produce potable water.

From Barron's ● Mar. 17, 2026

He filled their gourds with water from inside a tree Nkrumah’s journal said was potable, and tipped Koffi's to her lips to encourage her to drink.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray


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