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Potential resource

Definition
noun
A type of natural resource that exists in a region and may be used in the future (in contrast to actual resource).
Supplement
For example petroleum in India is and will be a potential resource as long as it has not been used yet or accessed for use.
Compare: actual resource
See also: natural resource


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