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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A material source of wealth, such as timber, fresh water, or a mineral deposit, that occurs in a natural state and has economic value.
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- noun Any
source ofwealth thatoccurs naturally , especiallyminerals ,fossil fuels ,timber , etc.
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- noun resources (actual and potential) supplied by nature
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