erasable

erasable

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Etymology

    From erase + -able.

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    erasable (not comparable)

    1. Capable of being erased
      • 1923, Ernest Bramah, The Eyes of Max Carrados:
        The Virginiola was recovered; the abstracted sheet was cunningly replaced, probably certain erasable marks that had been put in for fuller disguise were removed, and Mr Powis received back his property with formal regrets.
      • 2006 Crayola Markers, Binney & Smith, Inc. [advertisement on box]:
        "Avoid the frustration of time-consuming do-overs on school projects. Try Crayola Erasable Markers, Crayons & colored pencils."

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    Noun

    erasable (plural erasables)

    1. Any recording medium whose contents can be erased.
      • 1986, Photonics Spectra, volume 20:
        With the addition of the erasables, the company now offers what it describes as "a complete family" of optical recording products, including Videodisk, CD-ROM, CD-audio, and write-once units.

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