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The word "potable" means that something is suitable for drinking. One example would be "potable water" which means that this water is safe to drink. The word was first used in 1565.

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Does potable water mean pure water without any impurities?

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Glad to: I have a potable (glass of intoxicating liquor) every night, before I go to bed. Answer: Potaable does not necessarily mean intoxicating. It just means it's drinkable. For example, after the disaster in Haiti, much of their water wasn't potable and so drinking water had to be provided.


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Does tap water come from potable water?

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