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natural resource

noun

  1. a naturally occurring source of wealth, as land or water.

  2. natural resources, the natural wealth of a country, consisting of land, forests, mineral deposits, water, etc.



natural resource

  1. Something, such as a forest, a mineral deposit, or fresh water, that is found in nature and is necessary or useful to humans.

  2. See more at nonrenewable renewable

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Word History and Origins

Origin of natural resource1

First recorded in 1865–70
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“To me, it’s an objective fact that these cuts mean California will be less safe from wildfire,” said Wade Crowfoot, California’s secretary of natural resources.

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The Tory leader said: "The strikes overnight in the Middle East remind us of how vital it is that we can rely on our own energy security, our own natural resources."

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Mexican organized crime groups have expanded their turf and moved into rackets beyond drug trafficking, including extortion, fuel-smuggling and the exploitation of timber, minerals and other natural resources.

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Owners would probably still get compensation for the buildings on the land and for the natural resources, the lawyers said.

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These include 294 in national reserves, where limited commercial use of natural resources is allowed.

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