Undrinkable: meaning, definitions and examples
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undrinkable
[ ʌnˈdrɪŋkəbl ]
water quality
Undrinkable refers to a substance, typically water, that is not safe or suitable for consumption. It may contain harmful contaminants, pollutants or chemicals that can pose health risks. This term is often used in discussions about water quality and access to safe drinking water.
Synonyms
contaminated, impure, polluted, unfit, unsafe
Examples of usage
- The river water was deemed undrinkable due to high levels of pollution.
- After the chemical spill, the local authorities declared the drinking supply undrinkable.
- Many communities face challenges with undrinkable water sources.
- During the drought, some wells became undrinkable as the water level dropped.
- Tests revealed that the well water was undrinkable and contaminated.
Translations
Translations of the word "undrinkable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 impróprio para beber
🇮🇳 पीने योग्य नहीं
🇩🇪 untrinkbar
🇮🇩 tidak bisa diminum
🇺🇦 недоступний для пиття
🇵🇱 niezdatny do picia
🇯🇵 飲めない
🇫🇷 non potable
🇪🇸 no potable
🇹🇷 içilemez
🇰🇷 마실 수 없는
🇸🇦 غير صالح للشرب
🇨🇿 nepitný
🇸🇰 nepitný
🇨🇳 不可饮用
🇸🇮 nepitno
🇮🇸 ódrykkjarhæft
🇰🇿 ішуге болмайтын
🇬🇪 დალევადი არა
🇦🇿 içilməz
🇲🇽 no potable
Etymology
The word 'undrinkable' is formed by the prefix 'un-', which means 'not', and the root word 'drinkable', derived from 'drink'. The term drinkable itself comes from 'drink', tracing back to Old English 'drincan', meaning 'to take in liquid'. Over time, 'drinkable' evolved to describe liquids that are safe for consumption. The combination with 'un-' creates a straightforward way to indicate that something does not meet the safety standards for drinking. This usage reflects growing concerns for water safety and quality, especially in the context of environmental issues and public health.