Depletion

Synonyms of depletion

• consumption
• exhaustion
• diminishment

Antonyms of depletion

• restoration
• renewal
• replenishment

Collocations of depletion

energy depletion

Frequency: 70 %

After running a marathon, she experienced severe energy depletion.

water depletion

Frequency: 65 %

The prolonged drought resulted in water depletion in the reservoir.

resource depletion

Frequency: 60 %

The excessive logging in the area led to resource depletion.

nutrient depletion

Frequency: 50 %

The soil showed signs of severe nutrient depletion due to over-farming.

oxygen depletion

Frequency: 45 %

The fire caused rapid oxygen depletion in the building.

Idiomatic Expressions for depletion

• Phrase: ozone depletion
  Meaning: the reduction in the concentration of ozone in the stratosphere
  Usage: Scientists are concerned about the effects of ozone depletion on the environment.