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disposability

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dis·pos·a·ble  (d-spz-bl)
adj.
1. Designed to be disposed of after use: disposable diapers; disposable razors.
2.
a. Remaining to a person after taxes have been deducted: disposable income.
b. Free for use; available: Every disposable piece of equipment was sent to the fire.
n.
An article, such as a paper diaper or hypodermic syringe, that can be disposed of after one use.
dis·posa·bili·ty n.
dis·posa·bly adv.
Translations
disposability
n → (freie) Verfügbarkeit


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