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disposable

/dɪsˈpoʊzəbl̩/

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What does disposable mean?

adjective

  1. That can be disposed of.
  2. That is designed to be discarded rather than reused, refilled or repaired.
  3. Available to be used; at one's disposal.
More meanings (2)

noun

  1. Any object that is designed to be disposed of, rather than refilled or repaired.
  2. A disposable vaporizer, as for nicotine or a concentrate of cannabis (THC).

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IPA pronunciation

/dɪsˈpoʊzəbl̩/

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At this juncture, Rawdon sallied out of Camden, at the head of nine hundred men, his whole disposable force.
William Dobein JamesA Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion and a History of His BrigadeProject Gutenberg ebook #923
As the ratio "weight structure/total lift" is in airships fairly constant, it follows that the ratio "disposable lift/total lift" increases with the dimensions.
George WhaleBritish Airships, Past, Present, and FutureProject Gutenberg ebook #762
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The insulation of his heart by reserve during these many years, without a duct of any kind for disposable emotion, had worked its effect.
Thomas HardyFar from the Madding CrowdProject Gutenberg ebook #27
They turned out in force as volunteers, and under the spirited direction of Governor Bull, the whole disposable force of the province was put in requisition.
William Gilmore SimmsThe Life of Francis MarionProject Gutenberg ebook #843
The scale of decent expenditure in their case is pitched correspondingly high, and it consequently leaves an exceptionally narrow margin disposable for the other ends of life.
Thorstein VeblenThe Theory of the Leisure ClassProject Gutenberg ebook #833