consumable
kənˈsjuːməbl̩
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Definition of consumable - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
consumptionmaterial or product made for consumption
  • The printer requires specific consumables for operation.
goods supplies
2.
general useTECH.item used up through use and needs replacementTECH.
  • The printer's ink is a common consumable in an office..
expendable replenishable

Adjective

consumptionable to be used up or eaten
  • The printer ink is consumable and needs regular replacement..
depletable expendable
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Expressions with consumable

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products used up during normal use and needing regular replacement
The office manager ordered consumable goods like paper towels and printer ink.

Origin of consumable

Latin, consumere (to use up)

Terms with consumable included in their meaning

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consumable
able to be used up and not reused
content
quality of being easily consumable in small amounts
construction
welding process using a consumable wire electrode
not consumable
not able to be used up or spent

Examples of consumable in a sentence

  • Office consumables need to be restocked monthly.
  • Batteries are a typical consumable for many gadgets.
  • Kitchen supplies like paper towels are consumables.
  • These batteries are consumable and should be disposed of properly.
  • The camp supplies included consumable items like food and water.

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  1. French:consommable, utilisable, ...
  2. German:Verbrauchsmaterial, verbrauchbar, ...
  3. Italian:materiale di consumo, ...
  4. Spanish:material consumible, desechable, ...
  5. Portuguese:consumível, ...
  6. Chinese:耗材, 可耗尽的, ...
  7. Japanese:消耗品, 消耗可能, ...
  8. Arabic:مُسْتَهْلَكَات, قابِل لِلاِسْتِهْلاك, ...
  9. Hebrew:פְּרִיט מִתְכַּלֶּה, בַּר אֲכִילָה, ...
  10. Russian:расходные материалы, потребляемый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:витратний матеріал, витратний, ...
  12. Hindi:उपभोग्य सामग्री, उपभोज्य, ...
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