: something (such as food or fuel) that is consumable
—usually used in plural
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Bill Sullivan, The Conversation, 27 Jan. 2025
In reality, while the company that owns data centers is responsible for providing space, consumable utilities (power, water) and maintenance as well as operation and connectivity; racks and servers are owned by individual companies and other tenants.
—Juan Font, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
But the near-term goal for Astra is to develop a mobile launch capability by which the rocket can be delivered to a concrete launch pad in two cargo containers and the ground support equipment and consumables in five additional containers by barge, train, or truck.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 7 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Pasteur established that consumable liquids like raw water and milk can harbor disease-causing pathogens.
—Bill Sullivan, The Conversation, 27 Jan. 2025
In reality, while the company that owns data centers is responsible for providing space, consumable utilities (power, water) and maintenance as well as operation and connectivity; racks and servers are owned by individual companies and other tenants.
—Juan Font, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Noun
The survey found 55 percent of Texans, including 61 percent of Republicans and 48 percent of Democrats, back a ban on THC consumables.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
But the near-term goal for Astra is to develop a mobile launch capability by which the rocket can be delivered to a concrete launch pad in two cargo containers and the ground support equipment and consumables in five additional containers by barge, train, or truck.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Consumable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consumable. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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