Consumable vs. Disposable — What's the Difference?

Capable of being consumed

Designed to be disposed of after use

Capable of being depleted or worn out by use

Remaining to a person after taxes have been deducted

A consumable good or service

Free for use; available

That is consumed or depleted upon use.

Something, such as a diaper or hypodermic syringe, that can be disposed of after one use.

That may be eaten.

Any object that is designed to be disposed of rather than refilled or repaired.

A material or product that is produced for consumption.

That can be disposed of.

Capable of being consumed; that may be destroyed, dissipated, wasted, or spent.

That is designed to be discarded rather than reused, refilled or repaired.

May be used up

Available to be used.

Subject to disposal; free to be used or employed as occasion may require; not assigned to any service or use.

Designed to be disposed of after use; - of articles of commerce. The term implies that it is less expensive to manufacture a new one than to clean and recycle the used item to make it fit for use again; as, disposable dishes; disposable diapers; disposable gloves. Opposite of reusable.

Free or available for use or disposition;

Designed to be disposed of after use;