- nonrenewable resource
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Something (specifically a resource) that will not return, or renew, or will only return after a long period of time.
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Nonrenewable 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… … Investment dictionary
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nonrenewable — 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; … Wiktionary
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Non-renewable resource — A coal mine in Wyoming. Coal, produced over millions of years, is an inherently finite and non renewable resource on a human time scale. A non renewable resource is a natural resource which cannot be produced, grown, generated, or used on a scale … Wikipedia
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depletion — de·ple·tion /di plē shən/ n: the reduction of the value of the assets of a company engaged in removing natural resources (as by mining) because of the decrease over time of the natural resources (as coal) available in or on the land being worked… … Law dictionary
