as in irreparable
not capable of being repaired, regained, or undone
fortunately, the misprint wasn't an irreversible error since it was discovered early
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Canvas is highly shrink-prone, and the heat from a dryer, even on the coolest setting, can cause irreversible shrinkage.
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Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
When ingested by children, the heavy metal can cause irreversible brain damage and behavioral issues.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
This condition may be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term) and indicates a decline in kidney function that does not necessarily lead to irreversible damage or kidney failure.
—Robert Burakoff, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2024
Lead poisoning can cause irreversible damage to the nervous system and the brain and poses a specific risk to infants and children.
—Reuters, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024
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Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
When ingested by children, the heavy metal can cause irreversible brain damage and behavioral issues.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
This condition may be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term) and indicates a decline in kidney function that does not necessarily lead to irreversible damage or kidney failure.
—Robert Burakoff, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2024
Lead poisoning can cause irreversible damage to the nervous system and the brain and poses a specific risk to infants and children.
—Reuters, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Irreversible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irreversible. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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