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Vocabulary Entry
depletion
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The state of being depleted or the reduction of something, usually a resource.
Example Sentences
"The depletion of natural resources has become a significant global concern."
"Farmers are worried about the depletion of soil nutrients."
"The study focused on the depletion of fish populations in the ocean."
V
verb
To use up the supply or resources of something; to reduce the amount of something.
Example Sentences
"Overfishing can deplete the ocean's fish stocks."
"They need to be careful not to deplete their energy reserves."
"Excessive consumption can deplete the environment's ability to recover."