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nonrenewable

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective nonrenewable has 1 sense
  1. unrenewable, nonrenewable - that can not be renewed; "books on that shelf are unrenewable"; "gas and oil are nonrenewable resources"

Definitions from the Web

Term: Nonrenewable

Description:

Nonrenewable refers to something that cannot be restored or replaced within a reasonable period. In the context of resources, it commonly denotes those which exist in limited quantities and cannot be naturally replenished at the same rate they are consumed.

Parts of Speech:

  • Adjective
  • Noun

Senses and Usages:

Adjective:

Sense 1:

Definition: Relating to or denoting a resource or energy source that cannot be replenished.

Example Sentence: The use of nonrenewable energy sources such as coal and oil contributes to environmental pollution.

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Sense 2:

Definition: Incapable of being renewed or revived.

Example Sentence: Time is a nonrenewable resource; once it's gone, we cannot get it back.

Noun:

Sense 1:

Definition: A nonrenewable resource or energy source.

Example Sentence: The nation heavily relies on nonrenewables like fossil fuels to meet its energy demands.

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Sense 2:

Definition: Something that is not renewable or replaceable.

Example Sentence: Opportunities like this are nonrenewables; once missed, they may never come again.

Note: The sample sentences are for illustrative purposes and may not cover all the possible usages or contexts of the term "nonrenewable." The related products link to an Amazon search, where you can explore books, products, and resources related to nonrenewable energy and nonrenewable resources.
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