Synonyms

renewable

American

[ri-noo, -nyoo] / rɪˈnu, -ˈnyu /

adjective

able to be renewed.

a library book that is not renewable.

noun

something that is renewable.

renewable Scientific

/ rĭ-no̅o̅′ə-bəl /

Relating to a natural resource, such as solar energy, water, or wood, that is never used up or that can be replaced by new growth. Resources that are dependent on regrowth can sometimes be depleted beyond the point of renewability, as when the deforestation of land leads to desertification or when a commercially valuable species is harvested to extinction. Pollution can also make a renewable resource such as water unusable in a particular location.
Compare nonrenewable

Other Word Forms

nonrenewable adjective
renewability noun
unrenewable adjective

Etymology

Origin of renewable

First recorded in 1720–30; renew + -able

Example Sentences

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The operator would be NextEra Energy, a Florida utility that owns renewable and gas plants across the country.

From Barron's

But ministers once again believe Scotland is actually well placed to deal with this issue - because of its abundant renewable energy potential.

From BBC

Close to 60% of the country's electricity is generated by renewable sources.

From BBC

This time he said he expected there to be a boost to renewable energy generation and battery technology, as well as more investment in nuclear power generation.

From BBC

If the hydrogen and energy used in the process come from renewable sources, methanol production could become climate neutral.

From Science Daily

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