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potable

[poh-tuh-buhl] / ˈpoʊ tə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
drinkable
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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

In the waterfront area, a potable water tank and adjacent warehouse were damaged.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

The region has become the fastest growing market for electric cars, and China is also the largest investor in desalination in the Middle East, where potable water is scarce.

From BBC Apr. 1, 2026

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

From Barron's Mar. 17, 2026

The water inside the bathrooms was not potable and was separate and sealed in the rooms by tight doors.

From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen




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