self-renewing

adjective

self-re·​new·​ing ˌself-ri-ˈnü-iŋ How to pronounce self-renewing (audio)
-ˈnyü-
: capable of or exhibiting self-renewal
Millions of people harvest fish sustained by reef ecosystems and live protected from the waves by these natural, self-renewing barriers.—Ruth Flanagan

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To produce it, researchers start with self-renewing cells, such as embryonic or pluripotent stem cells, from animal tissue. — IEEE Spectrum, 2 June 2018 This investment creates a self-renewing source of excellence for generations. — Prof. Dr. Med. Mazda Farshad, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025

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First Known Use

1648, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of self-renewing was in 1648

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“Self-renewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-renewing. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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