non·re·new·able 
/ˌnɑ:nrɪˈnu:wəbəl/ adjective
/ˌnɑ:nrɪˈnu:wəbəl/ adjective 1 : not able to grow again or be made again : not able to be replaced by nature
▪ Scientists are looking for new sources of fuel to replace our dependence on nonrenewable resources such as oil. 2 : not continued or repeated after a period of time has ended
▪ a nonrenewable contract/lease ▪ a nonrenewable college scholarship
▪ Scientists are looking for new sources of fuel to replace our dependence on nonrenewable resources such as oil.
▪ a nonrenewable contract/lease ▪ a nonrenewable college scholarship
