consumable

noun/kənˈsuːməbəl/

Frequency rank: #18,796 most common English word

Meaning

An item that is intended to be used up and then replaced rather than kept permanently.

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Example sentence

The printer comes with consumable ink cartridges that need to be replaced every few months.

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