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disposable

dis·po·sable

UK/dɪsˈpəʊzəbl̩/ US/dɪsˈpoʊzəbl̩/ uncommon

adjective

1.

free or available for use or disposition

  • “every disposable piece of equipment was sent to the fire”
  • “disposable assets”
2.

designed to be disposed of after use

  • “disposable paper cups”
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Origin

From dispos(e) + -able.

Phrases

  • daily disposable
  • disposable diaper
  • disposable income
  • disposable nappy
  • disposable razor

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