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Coal is a nonrenewable resource.
What does Nonrenewable mean?
Nonrenewable means not quickly replaceable after use.
Dictionary definition
Not able to be replaced quickly after being used, especially a natural resource.
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The class compared renewable and nonrenewable energy sources.
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Nonrenewable resources can run out if people use them faster than nature replaces them.
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Nonrenewable
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non · rih · noo · uh · bul · strongest beat: noo
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WordNonrenewable.
Partadjective.
MeaningNonrenewable means not quickly replaceable after use.
ExampleExample: Coal is a nonrenewable resource.
Word breakdown
5 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- non · rih · noo · uh · bul
- Strongest beat
- noo
- Ending
- bul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on noo.
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Synonyms
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finiteLimited in amount.
exhaustibleAble to be used up.
Antonyms
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renewableAble to be replaced naturally or repeatedly.
sustainableAble to continue without being used up too quickly.
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nonrenewable
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renewable
Able to be replaced naturally.
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