The Open Dictionary

depletion

noun

UK/dɪˈpliː.ʃᵊn/
US/dɪˈpliː.ʃᵊn/

Definitions of depletion noun

  1. UncountableSingular

    a reduction in the amount or quantity of something

    • Overfishing has led to the depletion of fish stocks.

    • The long-term use of fossil fuels leads to the depletion of the earth’s natural resources.

    • The area's water resources are experiencing rapid depletion due to the ongoing drought.