Buriable

/ˈbɛriəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being buried; suitable or permitted to be buried.

Etymology

From bury + -able (suffix meaning capable of or suitable for), a straightforward formation.

Kelly Says

Legally, not everything is 'buriable'—hazardous materials, for instance, have burial restrictions, making this a term that matters in environmental and funeral law.

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