NONRENEWABLE

unrenewable, nonrenewable

(adjective) that can not be renewed; “books on that shelf are unrenewable”; “gas and oil are nonrenewable resources”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

nonrenewable (not comparable)

Not able to be renewed; incapable of renewal.

(With respect to a resource) unsustainable; not able to be regrown or renewed; not having an ongoing or continuous source of supply

Synonym: finite

Noun

nonrenewable (plural nonrenewables)

A resource that is not renewable.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

26 September 2024

ACETAMINOPHEN

(noun) an analgesic for mild pain but not for inflammation; also used as an antipyretic; (Datril, Tylenol, Panadol, Phenaphen, Tempra, and Anacin III are trademarks of brands of acetaminophen tablets)


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Coffee Trivia

International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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