depleting

UK
/dɪˈpliːtɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈpliːtɪŋ/
depletinggerund / present participle
UK
/dɪˈpliːtɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈplitɪŋ/
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.
depletingnoun
UK
/dɪˈpliːtɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈplitɪŋ/
Gerund meaning ‘the act or process of depleting’.
Definitions
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

depleting

Gerund

depleted
Past Simple
depleted
Past Participle
depleting
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈpliːt/
US
/dɪˈpliːt/
Translations
The company plans to deplete its resources by the end of the year.
Компания планирует истощать свои ресурсы к концу года.
Overfishing can deplete fish stocks in the ocean.
Чрезмерный вылов рыбы может исчерпывать запасы рыбы в океане.
Additional translations
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Definitions
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.