non-renewable
US /ˌnɑːn.rɪˈnuː.ə.bəl/
UK /ˌnɑːn.rɪˈnuː.ə.bəl/
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non renouvelable
a natural resource that cannot be readily replaced by natural means on a level equal to its consumption
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Fossil fuels are a prime example of a non-renewable resource.
Les combustibles fossiles sont un excellent exemple de ressource non renouvelable.
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We need to reduce our reliance on non-renewable energy sources.
Nous devons réduire notre dépendance aux sources d’énergie non renouvelables.