depletion

• Nom désignant l'action de vider, de réduire ou d'épuiser une ressource, une substance ou une quantité, souvent utilisé dans des contextes écologiques, économiques ou scientifiques.

A noun referring to the reduction or exhaustion of a resource, substance, or quantity, often used in environmental, economic, or scientific contexts.

indénombrable

1. Reduction in quantityB2formal

   The act or process of reducing the amount or supply of something.

   épuisement

   • The depletion of natural resources is a major concern.
   • Overfishing has led to the depletion of fish stocks.
   • The depletion of the ozone layer is caused by certain chemicals.

   Synonymescurtailmentcutbackdecreasediminutionlesseningreduction

   Antonymesaccumulationadditionamplificationaugmentationincreaserefillreplenishmentrestorationsurplus

2. Exhaustion of energyB2formal

   A state of being used up or exhausted, especially of energy or strength.

   Épuisement de l'énergie

   • The athlete experienced severe energy depletion after the marathon.
   • Chronic stress can lead to the depletion of mental resources.
   • The depletion of his savings forced him to find a new job.

   Synonymesdebilitationenervationexhaustionfatiguetirednessweariness

   Antonymesenergizinginvigorationrenewalreplenishmentrestorationrevitalization