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Definition non-renewable in British English

non-renewable adjective

adjective
1

non-renewable types of energy exist in limited amounts, and when these are all used there will be none left

Example

Should we continue to consume vast quantities of non-renewable fossil fuels?

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2

a non-renewable contract is one that cannot be made longer

Example

This will be a fixed-term, non-renewable appointment for three years.

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Definition non-renewable in British English