Syn: unrenewable. [WordNet 1.5]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
nonrenewable — [spelling only] … English World dictionary
nonrenewable — non|re|new|a|ble [ ,nanrı nuəbl ] adjective 1. ) nonrenewable types of energy exist in limited amounts, and when these are used, there will be none left 2. ) a nonrenewable contract is one that cannot be made longer … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
nonrenewable — adjective that can not be renewed books on that shelf are unrenewable gas and oil are nonrenewable resources • Syn: ↑unrenewable • Ant: ↑renewable (for: ↑unrenewable) * * * … Useful english dictionary
nonrenewable — 1. adjective a) Not able to be renewed; incapable of renewal. Coal is nonrenewable. b) With respect to a resource, unsustainable; not able to be regrown or renewed; not having an ongoing or continuous source of supply; … Wiktionary
Nonrenewable Resource — A resource of economic value that cannot be readily replaced by natural means on a level equal to its consumption. Most fossil fuels, such as oil, natural gas and coal are considered nonrenewable resources in that their use is not sustainable… … Investment dictionary
nonrenewable — adj. * * * … Universalium
nonrenewable — adj. not renewable … English contemporary dictionary
nonrenewable — non·renewable … English syllables
nonrenewable — non re•new′a•ble adj … From formal English to slang
nonrenewable resource — noun Something (specifically a resource) that will not return, or renew, or will only return after a long period of time … Wiktionary
