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renewable

Syllabification: (re·new·a·ble)
Pronunciation: /riˈn(y)o͞oəbəl/
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Definition of renewable

adjective

  • capable of being renewed:the 30-day truce is renewable by mutual agreement
  • (of energy or its source) not permanently depleted when used:a shift away from fossil fuels to renewable energy

noun

(usually renewables)
  • a source of energy that is not depleted by use, such as water, wind, or solar power.

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renewability

noun

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