consumable

UK /kənˈsjuːməbəl/ US /kənˈsjuːməbəl/
adj 2noun 1

Definitions

adj

1

That is consumed or depleted upon use.

Atwood's Edible Woman offers a brilliant analysis of woman as consumable in consumer capitalism: when Marian turns out in a tarty hairdo and red dress...

2

That may be eaten.

noun

1

A material or product that is produced for consumption.

printer consumables such as toner and ink cartridges

The drillhead produces the drilling rotation and torque but also must slide out of position to allow the machine to manipulate the finisher drill steel and consumables.

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