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depletion::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | diminution, decrease, reduction, step-down |
| Has types | using up, drain, exhaustion, expenditure, consumption |
| Derivation | deplete |
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | temporary state |
| Has types | salt depletion |
| Derivation | deplete |
Examples of depletion
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Global map of groundwater depletion, measured in cubic meters of water per year.
From the sciencedaily.com
T-lymphocyte profiles in FIV-infected wild lions and pumas reveal CD4 depletion.
From the nature.com
The depletion allowance offers a buffer to that risk to your initial investment.
From the forbes.com
Freon refrigerants were vilified as a major cause of the Arctic ozone depletion.
From the infowars.com
As global consumption of a natural resources grows, its depletion is inevitable.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Marine life was scarce for several months in areas of greatest oxygen depletion.
From the en.wikipedia.org
The depletion of the water would accelerate and that is more than a catastrophe.
From the guardian.co.uk
In the case of water depletion, it is hard to untangle allegations from reality.
From the theatlantic.com
The most comprehensive overview of the problem of ozone depletion yet available.
From the newscientist.com
- The act of decreasing something markedly
- The state of being depleted
- (deplete) consume: use up (resources or materials); "this car consumes a lot of gas"; "We exhausted our savings"; "They run through 20 bottles of wine a week"
- (depleted) no longer sufficient; "supplies are low"; "our funds are depleted"
- Depletion is an accounting concept used most often in mining, timber, petroleum, or other similar industries. The depletion deduction allows an owner or operator to account for the reduction of a product's reserves. ...
- (deplete) To empty or unload, as the vessels of the human system, by bloodletting or by medicine; To reduce by destroying or consuming the vital powers of; to exhaust, as a country of its strength or resources, a treasury of money, etc
- (depleted) Used up, expended; of which nothing is left
- (Depletions) Same as Shipments. Usually refers to a warehouse drawing down inventory in response to customer orders.
- (Deplete) exhaust soil of nutrients, making it infertile.
