nonrenewable

nonrenewable
nonrenewable onrenewable adj. That can not be renewed; as, a nonrenewable option; books on that shelf are nonrenewable. Opposite of {renewable}.

Syn: unrenewable. [WordNet 1.5]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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  • 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

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