non-renewable
adjective/ˌnɒn rɪˈnjuːəbl/
/ˌnɑːn rɪˈnuːəbl/
- (of natural resources such as gas or oil) that cannot be replaced after use
- the need to protect non-renewable resources
- non-renewable energy sources
- Fossil fuels are non-renewable and rapidly running out.
- that cannot be continued or repeated for a further period of time after it has ended
- a non-renewable contract
- The post is a fixed-term non-renewable appointment.
opposite renewable
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