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depletion

noun

dɪˈpliː.ʃən

Meaning

The gradual reduction or exhaustion of a resource or substance.

Reduction in the number or quantity of something.

Overuse of groundwater leads to depletion of water resources.

Overfishing has led to the depletion of marine life.

exhaustion, reduction, decline

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exhaustion, reduction, decline

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exhaustion, reduction, decline

growth, increase, abundance

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growth, increase, abundance

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growth, increase, abundance

the scope or range of authority, responsibility, or knowledge

A cavity within a bone or tissue, especially those in the bones of the face connected with the nasal...

The basic or inherent features of something, especially when seen as characteristic of it.

a view or judgment formed about something; a belief or assessment based on grounds short of proof

The plant life found in a particular region or habitat.

a large enclosure for keeping birds