renewable
adjective/rɪˈnjuəbəl/
Frequency rank: #4,739 most common English word
Meaning
able to be replaced or replenished naturally; not permanently used up.
Example sentence
Solar and wind power are considered renewable sources of energy because they are naturally replenished.
Synonyms & related words
- sustainable
- replenishable
- inexhaustible
- regenerative
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