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disposable
[dih-spoh-zuh-buhl]
adjective
designed for or capable of being thrown away after being used or used up.
disposable plastic spoons; a disposable cigarette lighter.
free for use; available.
Every disposable vehicle was sent.
noun
something disposable after a single use, as a paper cup, plate, or napkin.
disposable
/ »åɪˈ²õ±èəʊ³úÉ™²úÉ™±ô /
adjective
designed for disposal after use
disposable cups
available for use if needed
disposable assets
noun
something, such as a baby's nappy, that is designed for disposal
(plural) short for disposable goods
Other 51³Ô¹Ï Forms
- disposability noun
- disposableness noun
- disposably adverb
- nondisposable adjective
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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of disposable1
Example Sentences
These include bans on single use vapes, forthcoming charges on disposable cups and a planned deposit-return scheme for cans and plastic bottles.
The Labour administration followed through, with the disposables officially banned from sale from 1 June this year - the aim being to protect children's health and reduce damage to the environment.
As disposable vapes are banned across the UK, one charity is calling on the Northern Ireland Executive to create smoke and vape-free places.
Laura says she's incredibly proud of what's been achieved but adds that the campaigning has also raised the issue of other disposable technologies and how damaging that is for the environment.
The ban on the sale of single-use disposable vapes will come into force on Sunday across the UK, aimed at protecting children's health and the environment.
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