pourableadj.
/ˈpɔːrəbl/, U.S. /ˈpɔrəb(ə)l/ Able to be poured; that flows easily.
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the world > matter > liquid > liquid flow > action or fact of pouring or being poured > [adjective] > that can be poured
pourable1884
pour-on1960
1884 Daily Evening News (Frederick, Maryland) 13 Feb. A can of varnish was placed on the stove..in order to make the liquid pourable.
1936 Osiris 2 252 Mercury was known to Theophrastus, ca. 300 B.C., as ‘pourable silver’.
1957 V. J. Kehoe Technique Film & Television Make-up 245 All Vinamold grades melt down to easily pourable liquids.
1970 Sci. Jrnl. May 19/1 Even with temperatures of −40°C the Astrolites did not freeze, remained pourable and were easily and safely handled.
2004 Craft Stamper Apr. 9/1 The Krafty Lady Art Moulds are very popular for use with the various clays and most things mouldable, pourable or kneadable.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2006; most recently modified version published online June 2022).
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