What does non-renewable mean?

adj. Not able to be used again after it's gone; Cannot be extended or used again after it ends

non-renewable

🇺🇸 /ˌnɑːn rɪˈnuːəbl/ 🇬🇧 /ˌnɒn rɪˈnjuːəbl/

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adjective

Not able to be used again after it's gone

Oil is a non-renewable resource, so we need to find alternatives.

Cannot be extended or used again after it ends

This contract is non-renewable, so we'll need to negotiate a new one.

Not able to be used again after it's gone; Cannot be extended or used again after it ends