depletion meaning
UK US /dɪˈpliʃən/ 3 syllables
depletion (noun): the act of decreasing something markedly.
depletion has 2 meanings in this dictionary.
depletion as a noun
- the act of decreasing something markedly
Type of: decrease
Kinds: consumption, exhaustion, drain
Related forms: deplete
- the state of being depleted
Type of: temporary state
Kinds: salt depletion
Related forms: deplete
depletion in a sentence
- Crop rotation helps maintain soil fertility by preventing the depletion of specific nutrients.
- Unsustainable fishing on coral reef areas can lead to the depletion of key reef species in many locations.
How to pronounce depletion
depletion is pronounced /dɪˈpliʃən/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Words that rhyme with depletion
Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with DE · words ending in ON · 9-letter words
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