non·re·new·able

non·re·new·able
/ˌnɑːnrıˈnuːwəbəl/ adj
1 : not able to grow again or be made again : not able to be replaced by nature

Scientists are looking for new sources of fuel to replace our dependence on nonrenewable resources such as oil.

2 : not continued or repeated after a period of time has ended

a nonrenewable contract/lease

a nonrenewable college scholarship


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