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disposable - 3 dictionary results

dis⋅pos⋅a⋅ble

[di-spoh-zuh-buhl]
–adjective
1. designed for or capable of being thrown away after being used or used up: disposable plastic spoons; a disposable cigarette lighter.
2. free for use; available: Every disposable vehicle was sent.
–noun
3. something disposable after a single use, as a paper cup, plate, or napkin.

Origin:
1645–55; dispose + -able


dis⋅pos⋅a⋅bil⋅i⋅ty, dis⋅pos⋅a⋅ble⋅ness, noun
dis⋅pos⋅a⋅bly, adverb
dis·pos·a·ble   (dĭ-spō'zə-bəl)   
adj.  
  1. Designed to be disposed of after use: disposable diapers; disposable razors.
    1. Remaining to a person after taxes have been deducted: disposable income.
    2. Free for use; available: Every disposable piece of equipment was sent to the fire.
n.  An article, such as a paper diaper or hypodermic syringe, that can be disposed of after one use.
dis·pos'a·bil'i·ty n., dis·pos'a·bly adv.

Disposable

Dis*pos"a*ble\, a. [From Dispose.] Subject to disposal; free to be used or employed as occasion may require; not assigned to any service or use.

The great of this kingdom . . . has easily afforded a disposable surplus. --Burke.
Language Translation for : disposable
Spanish: desechable,
German: Einweg-…,
Japanese: 使い捨ての
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