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depletion

UK
/dɪˈpliːʃən/
US
/dɪˈpliʃən/

Translations

depletionnoun
depletions
pl
The depletion of natural resources is a major concern for environmentalists.
L'épuisement des ressources naturelles est une préoccupation majeure pour les écologistes.
Additional translations
appauvrissementSurtout pour les sols, les réserves ou les ressources.
déduction pour épuisementTerme de comptabilité et de fiscalité, notamment pour les ressources naturelles.
Synonyms
exhaustion
diminution
decrease
consumption
drain
wasting
reduction
depletionadjective
UK
/dɪˈpliːʃən/
US
/dɪˈpliʃən/
Used attributively in technical contexts (e.g., "depletion region") to modify a following noun.
de déplétionPhysique des semi-conducteurs.
Engineers measured the electric field across the depletion region of the semiconductor.
Les ingénieurs ont mesuré le champ électrique à travers la région de déplétion du semi-conducteur.

Definitions

depletionnoun
The reduction in the number or quantity of something.
The depletion of natural resources is a major concern for environmentalists.
The act or process of using up or consuming resources or materials.
The depletion of the company's financial reserves led to budget cuts.
An accounting deduction representing the gradual exhaustion of mineral or natural resource deposits.
Oil companies can claim depletion on their tax returns to account for the decline of reserves.
depletionadjective
Relating to or denoting a zone, layer, region, etc., in which something (especially electrical charge carriers or resources) has been reduced or removed.
Engineers measured the electric field across the depletion region of the semiconductor.
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