Potable vs. Pottable — What's the Difference?
Potable water is safe for drinking, whereas "pottable" is not a recognized term in standard English.
Difference Between Potable and Pottable
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Potable
Fit to drink.
Pottable
In billiards, pool, or snooker: able to be potted.
Potable
A beverage, especially an alcoholic beverage
Wine and other potables.
Pottable
(horticulture) Suitable for planting in a pot.
Potable
(formal) Good for drinking without fear of disease or poisoning.
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Potable
Any drinkable liquid; a beverage.
Potable
Fit to be drunk; drinkable.
Potable
Any liquid suitable for drinking;
May I take your beverage order?
Potable
Of alcoholic beverages that are suitable for drinking;
It's an impudent young wine but I think you will find it quite potable
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