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to deplete
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to use up or diminish the quantity or supply of a resource, material, or substance
Transitive: to deplete a resource
deplete
v
depletable
adj
depletable
adj
depleted
adj
depleted
adj
depletion
n
depletion
n
Example
Excessive use of water for irrigation purposes can deplete groundwater resources.
The demand for rare minerals in electronic devices may deplete certain mineral deposits.
Unregulated industrial practices can deplete the soil of essential nutrients.
Continuous deforestation can deplete the natural habitat for many species.
The extensive use of fossil fuels has the potential to deplete non-renewable energy sources.
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