nonexpendable
adjective
non·ex·pend·able
ˌnän-ik-ˈspen-də-bəl 
: not expendable: such as
a
: not able to be easily replaced
nonexpendable personnel
b
: not normally used up or consumed in service
nonexpendable equipment/supplies
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“Nonexpendable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonexpendable. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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