undrinkables
Liquids not potable
Things that cannot or should not be drunk.
The term usually appears in contexts distinguishing potable liquids from those that are unsafe, unpalatable, or not meant for consumption: The refrigerator contained a few undrinkables—expired milk, flat soda, and something unidentifiable.
Occasionally used humorously for beverages that are technically drinkable but taste awful.
Chemical stain and germ killer
- antifreezeEngine cooling additive
- gasolineRefined petroleum vehicle fuel
- motor oilPetroleum for machinery
- paint thinnerSolvent for oil-based coatings
rubbing alcohol · drain cleaner · pesticides · ammonia · turpentine · kerosene · formaldehyde · battery acid
Liquid refuse in drains
- toxic wasteDangerous industrial refuse
- industrial runoffFactory wastewater entering environment
- chemical spillsAccidental hazardous substance releases
- stagnant waterUnmoving pooled liquid
Water saturated with sodium
- seawaterSalty ocean fluid
- cod liver oilFish-derived nutrient liquid
- cooking oilLiquid fat for cooking
- pickle juiceFermented cucumber liquid
bleach
Chemical stain and germ killer
- antifreezeEngine cooling additive
- gasolineRefined petroleum vehicle fuel
- motor oilPetroleum for machinery
paint thinner · rubbing alcohol · drain cleaner · pesticides · ammonia · turpentine · kerosene · formaldehyde · battery acid · lighter fluid
sewage
Liquid refuse in drains
- toxic wasteDangerous industrial refuse
- industrial runoffFactory wastewater entering environment
- chemical spillsAccidental hazardous substance releases
stagnant water · bacterial contamination · algae blooms · heavy metals
brine
Water saturated with sodium
- seawaterSalty ocean fluid
- cod liver oilFish-derived nutrient liquid
- cooking oilLiquid fat for cooking
bitter medicine · pickle juice · bacon grease · rendered fat · olive brine
curdled milk
Coagulated dairy liquid
- flat sodaDecarbonated soft drink
alcohol
Intoxicating hydroxyl compound
undrinkablesdrinkables
Consumable liquids
potables · drinking water · beverages · refreshments · clean water