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.
Potable water is a treated water able to be drinked but it is not a very pure water.
If you mean you watered the roots of the tree with non-potable water, then YES it's fine to eat. Just wash it well with potable water before you eat it.
'Potable' is usually used as such, referring mainly to water.
Saying that water is potable means that it is safe and suitable for drinking or consuming without causing harm to human health. Potable water meets regulatory standards for quality and is free from contaminants that could be harmful if ingested.
The water fountain had potable water
Hard water is potable (drinkable).
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.
Potable is from the Latin word "potare" which means "to drink." The term potable water refers to water that is safe to drink.
The juice was very drinkable
Potable alcohol is safe for consumption in this region.
Tap water is potable, or drinking, water. When it is introduced into a boiler or other non-drinking resources, it becomes NON potable
Non-potable water is water that is not safe for drinking or human consumption. It is important to distinguish non-potable water from potable water, which is safe for drinking, to prevent health risks and ensure proper usage of water for different purposes such as irrigation, industrial processes, and sanitation.