dep
lete
Third Person
depletes
Present Participle
depleting
Past Tense
depleted
Past Participle
depleted
1
to use up or diminish the quantity or supply of a resource, material, or substance
transitive
- Continuous deforestation can deplete the natural habitat for many species.
- The extensive use of fossil fuels has the potential to deplete non-renewable energy sources.
- Unregulated industrial practices can deplete the soil of essential nutrients.
- Excessive use of water for irrigation purposes can deplete groundwater resources.
- The demand for rare minerals in electronic devices may deplete certain mineral deposits.