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heatable

heatable

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An object that can be made hot, like a mug or pan
  • adjective
  • /ˈhiːtəbl/
: calentable
  • The company introduced a new line of heatable blankets that can provide warmth on cold nights.

Examples

  • But for the most part just being able to have a heatable surface is a huge thing and I've I've gone through two irons here in the shop over the years.

  • So the best and most effective way to do a warm compress is with a heatable eye mask, and I use the Brooder Moist Heat Compress.

  • He placed the heatable mug on the table so his coffee would stay warm longer.

  • For the winter camping trip, we packed heatable packs that could be easily warmed by the fire.

Surface Forms

heatable positive

Morphology

heatable = heat (transparent) = heat + able

The word 'heatable' is transparently derived from 'heat' with the suffix '-able', indicating capability.

Etymology

Heatable is made from heat ('to make hot') and the ending -able ('can be'), so it means 'able to be made hot'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of a mug or pan that is heatable because you can warm it.