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depletion in German

depletion in German is Erschöpfen, Erschöpfung, Abbau — depletion means the gradual reduction or using up of a resource or supply.

depletion in German

Erschöpfen
noun
The act of depleting, or the state of being depleted; exhaustion.
Erschöpfung
noun
The act of depleting, or the state of being depleted; exhaustion.
Abbau
noun
The consumption of a resource faster than it can be replenished.
Leerung
noun
The consumption of a resource faster than it can be replenished.
Schwund
noun
The consumption of a resource faster than it can be replenished.
Verarmung
noun
The consumption of a resource faster than it can be replenished.

What does "depletion" mean?

  1. noun The gradual reduction or using up of a resource or supply.
    "Ozone depletion was one of the major environmental concerns of the 1980s."

depletion in a sentence

  • Ozone depletion was one of the major environmental concerns of the 1980s.
  • Years of overfishing led to the depletion of local cod populations.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "depletion" in German?

"depletion" in German is Erschöpfen, Erschöpfung, Abbau. depletion means: The gradual reduction or using up of a resource or supply.

How do you use "depletion" in a sentence?

Example: "Ozone depletion was one of the major environmental concerns of the 1980s." In German, "depletion" is Erschöpfen, Erschöpfung, Abbau.

Are there other ways to say "depletion" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "depletion": Erschöpfen, Erschöpfung, Abbau, Leerung, Schwund, Verarmung.

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