portable water

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Is portable water equal to drinking water?Thanks.

Marius Hancu · Accepted Answer

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Mr Wordy · Answer

It's "potable", not "portable".

New2grammar · Answer

The guatemalan highlands remote beautiful,and poor. The mayan Indians here hs no access to portable water. So, the women of the village of Kumalambang are listening intently to Maria. She's talking about a simple device for keeping their children healthy. It's called the EcoFilter, a simple pot made of clay and sawdust...

Marius Hancu · Answer

In your context, I agree with                                                            Mr Wordy

New2grammar · Answer

Thanks, Mr. Wordy and MH. It is understood that the water is potable if I just say drinking water?

Marius Hancu · Answer

potable: drinkABLE

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Main Entry: ¹po·ta·ble Pronunciation Guide

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Function: adjective
Etymology: Late Latin potabilis, from Latin potare to drink + -abilis -able; akin to Latin bibere to drink, Greek pinein, Old Slavic piti to drink, Sanskrit pti, pibati he drinks

: suitable, safe, or prepared for drinking <the treatment of water supplies to make them safely potable -- A.C.Morrison>

Mr Wordy · Answer

New2grammarIt is understood that the water is potable if I just say drinking water?

"Potable" = "fit for drinking", but it's not such a common word. It sounds quite formal and academic. "Drinking water"/"drinkable water" are more common in everyday speech and writing.

New2grammar · Answer

Thanks, Mr. Wordy. That explanation helps.

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