storableadj.
/ˈstɔːrəbl/, U.S. /ˈstɔrəb(ə)l/ Capable of being stored.
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the mind > possession > supply > storage > [adjective] > stored > able to be
storable1868
1868 Daily News 26 Aug. Live meat is not a portable or storeable article.
1871 R. S. Ball Exper. Mech. §544. 262 Gunpowder is..energy in a compact and storable form.
1907 Nation 9 Mar. 69/2 In some districts storable fruits are hard to find.
Draft additions 1993
storaˈbility n.
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the mind > possession > supply > storage > [noun] > ability to be stored
storability1975
1975 Chem. Week 19 Nov. 19/1 The convenience and storability of dry material has made it the choice of small users despite prices that are about 50% higher than tabs on liquid.
1977 Jrnl. Royal Soc. Arts 125 564/2 Apples with good storability.
1984 Washington Post 30 Sept. b1 The tree will be identical to its source. So all the advantageous genetic qualities—such as size, disease resistance, appearance, taste, storability and productivity—will be bred in.
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