Definition of Potable

good for drinking without fear of poisoning or disease; drinkable

Examples of Potable in a sentence

There was a lack of potable water because of the drought.  🔊

If he wanted to quench his thirst, the survivalist needed to find potable water.  🔊

Melted snow was considered potable to the stranded hikers.  🔊

Because of the risk of contamination, a boil order was enacted to make sure that all water was potable.  🔊

The truck carried potable water from the aquifer to the bottling company.  🔊

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