: something (such as food or fuel) that is consumable
—usually used in plural
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Paulina Likos, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2025
In an interview with the Star-Telegram, Miller noted that as the consumable hemp products have come onto the market, the opening of vape shops have boomed.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2025
Miles Pollard and Kyle Mendelson, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2025
Product revenues remained relatively stable at $79.7 million, with consumables and other products contributing $69.3 million, offsetting a decline in instrument sales.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 17 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Energy equipment & services; oil, gas & consumable fuels.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2025
In an interview with the Star-Telegram, Miller noted that as the consumable hemp products have come onto the market, the opening of vape shops have boomed.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2025
Noun
Given America’s increasing focus on health, consumer empowerment, and market transparency, alcohol should no longer be exempt from the labeling standards that apply to other consumables.
—Miles Pollard and Kyle Mendelson, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2025
Product revenues remained relatively stable at $79.7 million, with consumables and other products contributing $69.3 million, offsetting a decline in instrument sales.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 17 Mar. 2025
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“Consumable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consumable. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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