Nonconsumptive

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    That does not consume a resource. not-comparable
  2. 2
    That is not consumed (eaten). not-comparable
  3. 3
    Not suffering from consumption, or tuberculosis. not-comparable

Etymology

From non- + consumptive.

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