Consumable

/kənˈsjuːməbəl/ · adjective

Meaning

That is consumed or depleted upon use..

Definitions by Sense

1. That is consumed or depleted upon use.
2. That may be eaten.
3. A material or product that is produced for consumption.

Example Sentences

Atwood's Edible Woman offers a brilliant analysis of woman as consumable in consumer capitalism: when Marian turns out in a tarty hairdo and red dress...

printer consumables such as toner and ink cartridges

The drillhead produces the drilling rotation and torque but also must slide out of position to allow the machine to manipulate the finisher drill steel and consumables.

It is normal for any organization to have two types of expense items, stockable and non-stockable. The stockable expense items – factory consumables etc – are booked into a subinventory and can be accrued on receipt.

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Word Forms

• more consumable
• most consumable
• consumables

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