storable

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adjective

stor·​able ˈstōrəbəl How to pronounce storable (audio)
ˈstȯr-
: that may be stored
reserves of storable commoditiesNew Republic

contrasted with perishable

storable

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noun

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plural -s
: something that may be stored for an extended period of time without serious loss from spoilage or evaporation and without danger
usually used in plural
storables such as wheat and cotton

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

store entry 1 + -able

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storable

adjective
stor·​able
ˈstōr-ə-bəl
ˈstȯr-
: suitable for storage : capable of being stored
storable fruits
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