1. flushable - Noun
2. flushable - Adjective
(of a toilet) That has a flushing mechanism.
It's such a relief to find a flushable toilet in this bathroom.
(of a product) Designed to be disposed of by flushing down the toilet.
Dispose of these pads carefully; they're not flushable.
flushable (plural flushables)
A wipe or similar product designed to be disposed of by flushing down the toilet.
Meanwhile sewers are being clogged with massive clumps of horror because people without toilet paper have been flushing napkins, paper towels and so-called 'flushable' wipes. Source: Internet
Sydney Water estimates up to 75 per cent of wastewater blockages involve wet wipes marketed as flushable. Source: Internet
“Even though wet wipes might state they are flushable on their packaging, the reality is that they don’t break down.” Source: Internet
Paper towels and so-called flushable wipes can block some of the equipment at pump stations and treatment plants. Source: Internet
The Island systems are not designed to handle paper towels or hand wipes, even if they’re marked flushable. Source: Internet