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irreplaceable resource

[/ˌɪrɪˈpleɪsəbəl ˈrɛsɔːrs/]
noun phrasepl: irreplaceable resources
recurso insubstituível
1. A valuable asset, material, or natural element that cannot be replaced once lost or depleted, due to its unique, limited, or non-renewable nature
Fresh water is an irreplaceable resource that must be protected for future generations.
A água doce é um recurso insubstituível que deve ser protegido para as gerações futuras.
2. Something of unique value or importance that cannot be substituted or recovered if destroyed or wasted
Ancient forests are irreplaceable resources for biodiversity and climate regulation.
As florestas antigas são recursos insubstituíveis para a biodiversidade e regulação climática.
Synonyms
irreplaceable assetnon-renewable resourceunique resourceprecious resourceinvaluable resource
Antonyms
replaceable resourcerenewable resourceabundant resourceexpendable resource

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
recurso insubstituível
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
recurso insubstituível
Common in business and environmental contexts
Portugal
recurso insubstituível
Standard European Portuguese term

Related Idioms & Phrases

once it's gone, it's gone forever
treasure beyond measure
priceless asset
worth its weight in gold
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