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re|turn|a|ble
re|turn|a|ble «rih TUR nuh buhl», adjective, noun.
–adj.
1. that can be returned: »

returnable merchandise.

2. meant or required to be returned: »

They hinted that returnable missiles from either of these planets could introduce something on the earth (Science News Letter).

–n.
U.S. an empty bottle or container that one may return to a store to collect a deposit included in its purchase price.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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