Meaning & use
nonrenewable
Not able to be replaced once used up, especially describing a natural resource.
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Oil and coal are nonrenewable resources that took millions of years to form.
Relying on nonrenewable energy sources raises concerns about long-term sustainability.
A note on using this word
Almost always used in discussions of energy and natural resources, contrasted with renewable sources like solar or wind.
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