nonrenewable
1nonrenewable — onrenewable adj. That can not be renewed; as, a nonrenewable option; books on that shelf are nonrenewable. Opposite of {renewable}. Syn: unrenewable. [WordNet 1.5] …
2nonrenewable — [spelling only] …
3nonrenewable — non|re|new|a|ble [ ,nanrı nuəbl ] adjective 1. ) nonrenewable types of energy exist in limited amounts, and when these are used, there will be none left 2. ) a nonrenewable contract is one that cannot be made longer …
4nonrenewable — adjective that can not be renewed books on that shelf are unrenewable gas and oil are nonrenewable resources • Syn: ↑unrenewable • Ant: ↑renewable (for: ↑unrenewable) * * * …
5nonrenewable — 1. adjective a) Not able to be renewed; incapable of renewal. Coal is nonrenewable. b) With respect to a resource, unsustainable; not able to be regrown or renewed; not having an ongoing or continuous source of supply; …
6Nonrenewable Resource — A resource of economic value that cannot be readily replaced by natural means on a level equal to its consumption. Most fossil fuels, such as oil, natural gas and coal are considered nonrenewable resources in that their use is not sustainable… …
7nonrenewable — adj. * * * …
8nonrenewable — adj. not renewable …
9nonrenewable — non·renewable …
10nonrenewable — non re•new′a•ble adj …