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natural resource
noun
a naturally occurring source of wealth, as land or water.
natural resources, the natural wealth of a country, consisting of land, forests, mineral deposits, water, etc.
natural resource
Something, such as a forest, a mineral deposit, or fresh water, that is found in nature and is necessary or useful to humans.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of natural resource1
Example Sentences
“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.
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."
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.
Owners would probably still get compensation for the buildings on the land and for the natural resources, the lawyers said.
These include 294 in national reserves, where limited commercial use of natural resources is allowed.
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