irreversible

//ˌɪrɪˈvɜːsəbl//
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Adjective

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1

Impossible to reverse, undo, or change back to a previous state or condition.

Climate change has caused irreversible damage to many ecosystems.

2

(of a process or action) Unable to be stopped or altered once started.

Once the chemical reaction begins, it is irreversible.