non·con·sump·tive
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Definition of nonconsumptive
: not using or consuming something
nonconsumptive water use These nonconsumptive visitors—a bureaucratic term that is used to differentiate bird watchers and photographers from hunters and fishermen … — Popular Mechanics
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“Nonconsumptive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonconsumptive. Accessed 28 Sep. 2021.
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