2006-09-16 18:04:59 · 10 answers · asked by ultimatum 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
potable = drinkable
portable = you can move it or take it somewhere
2006-09-16 18:12:43 · answer #1 · answered by Mav 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both. Potable water is safe to drink, etc. Portable water would be any water in a container which could be transported.
2006-09-16 18:08:46 · answer #2 · answered by yp_al_spruce_pine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They mean 2 different things. Potable means that the water is clean enough to drink. Portable means you can carry it around.
2006-09-16 18:07:56 · answer #3 · answered by Diane D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well Potable Water is drinkable.
Both Potable and non-Potable water can be 'portable'
so don't get that mixed up;)
2006-09-16 18:07:05 · answer #4 · answered by o0twiggles0o 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
potable water is water that is safe to drink. Portable water is water to go.
2006-09-16 18:08:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Potable water, which means its drinkable (safely)
Portable water wouldnt make sense (movable water?)
2006-09-16 18:07:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-27 19:45:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Potable water would be drinkable water.
2006-09-16 18:08:12 · answer #8 · answered by barbarast59 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its potable dude
2006-09-16 18:08:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the situation.
Potable = drinkable
Portable = movable
Hope this helps.
2006-09-16 18:09:05 · answer #10 · answered by SmileyGirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋