Nonrenewable
(adjective)
Not able to be renewed or replenished naturally.
Origin:
Non- + renewable.
Examples:
- Nonrenewable resources such as fossil fuels are being depleted.
- The company is investing in nonrenewable energy sources.
- The country is trying to reduce its dependence on nonrenewable resources.
- The use of nonrenewable resources is unsustainable in the long term.
- The nonrenewable resources are limited and will eventually run out.