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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

: capable of being renewed <renewable contracts>

: 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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RENEWABLY Defined for Kids

adjective re·new·able \ri-ˈnü-ə-bəl, -ˈnyü-\

: capable of being replaced by natural processes <Forests are a renewable resource.>

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