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unconˈsumable, a.
[un-1 7 b and 5 b.]
1. That cannot be consumed; inexhaustible.
1571Golding Calvin on Ps. xviii. 17 From whence the rivers have so unconsumable store and abundance of waters. 1586T. B. La Primaud. Fr. Acad. i. 418 The wealth which proceedeth from liberalitie is unconsumeable. 1615G. Sandys Trav. 127 [Arms and legs] from the Mummes (whereof there are an vnconsumeable number).
2. Incapable of being destroyed by fire.
1670Brooks Wks. (1867) VI. 207 How will an unconsumable soul and body be able to endure the scorching flames of hell for ever? 1859Sala Tw. round Clock (1861) 381 It was..suggested that he was unconsumable, made of asbestos. 1870Meredith Odes Fr. Hist. (1898) 57 Ever invoking fire from heaven, the fire Has grasped her, unconsumable. |