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depleting

/dɪˈpliːtɪŋ/

Translations

depletinggerund / present participle

/dɪˈpliːtɪŋ/

/dɪˈplitɪŋ/

Used as a present-participle adjective to qualify nouns.

épuisantSurtout pour des ressources, des réserves ou de l'énergie qui diminuent.

The depleting resources in the region have led to increased conservation efforts.

Les ressources épuisantes de la région ont conduit à des efforts de conservation accrus.

Additional translations

appauvrissantPour une diminution de la qualité, de la richesse ou de la teneur d'une substance ou d'un milieu.

Synonyms

depletingnoun

/dɪˈpliːtɪŋ/

/dɪˈplitɪŋ/

Gerund meaning ‘the act or process of depleting’.

épuisementEmploi surtout pour les ressources, les réserves ou les nappes phréatiques.

Scientists warn that the depleting of groundwater could lead to severe shortages.

Les scientifiques avertissent que l'épuisement des eaux souterraines pourrait entraîner de ગંભીર pénuries.

Additional translations

appauvrissementPour une diminution progressive de la richesse, de la qualité ou de la teneur d'un milieu ou d'une substance.

Synonyms

using up

depleteverb

depleting

Gerund

depleted

Past Simple

depleted

Past Participle

depleting

Gerund

/dɪˈpliːt/

épuiser

The company was careful not to deplete its natural resources too quickly.

L'entreprise a veillé à ne pas épuiser trop vite ses ressources naturelles.

Additional translations

tarirSurtout pour une ressource, une source ou un approvisionnement.

Synonyms

use up

Antonyms

Definitions

depletinggerund / present participle

Causing a reduction in the quantity or quality of something.

The depleting resources in the region have led to increased conservation efforts.

depletingnoun

The act or process of reducing the quantity or availability of something; depletion.

Scientists warn that the depleting of groundwater could lead to severe shortages.

depleteverb

To use up or consume a resource or supply.

The company was careful not to deplete its natural resources too quickly.

To reduce the number or quantity of something.

The long journey began to deplete their energy reserves.