flushable en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree English flush Proto-Indo-European *-dʰlom Proto-Italic *-ðlom Proto-Italic *-ðlis Latin -bilis Latin -ābilis Old French -ablebor. Middle English -able English -able English flushable From flush + -able.
Meanings
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Of a toilet, that has a flushing mechanism.
It's such a relief to find a flushable toilet in this bathroom.
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Of a product, designed to be disposed of by flushing down the toilet.
Dispose of these pads carefully; they're not flushable.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most flushable | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more flushable | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |