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renewable
adjective re·new·able \-ˈnü-ə-bəl, -ˈnyü-\
: able to be extended for another time period : able to be renewed
: restored or replaced by natural processes : able to be replaced by nature
Full Definition of RENEWABLE
1
: capable of being renewed <renewable contracts>
2
: capable of being replaced by natural ecological cycles or sound management practices <renewable resources>
— re·new·abil·i·ty \-ˌnü-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē, -ˌnyü-\ noun
— renewable noun
— re·new·ably \-ˈnü-ə-blē, -ˈnyü-\ adverb
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First Known Use of RENEWABLE
1727
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RENEWABLE Defined for Kids
renewable
adjective re·new·able \ri-ˈnü-ə-bəl, -ˈnyü-\
Definition of RENEWABLE for Kids
: capable of being replaced by natural processes <Forests are a renewable resource.>
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