depletinggerund / present participle Used as a present-participle adjective to qualify nouns.
Translations
The depleting resources are a major concern for environmentalists.
Истощающие ресурсы являются серьезной проблемой для экологов.
Definitions
Causing a reduction in the quantity or quality of something. The depleting resources in the region have led to increased conservation efforts.
Gerund meaning ‘the act or process of depleting’.
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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.