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depleting

[/dɪˈpliːtɪŋ/]
verb (present participle)
depletando
1. reducing or exhausting the supply or quantity of something
The factory is depleting the water resources in the region.
A fábrica está depletando os recursos hídricos da região.
2. using up or consuming something gradually
Overfishing is depleting fish populations in the ocean.
A pesca excessiva está depletando as populações de peixes no oceano.
3. draining someone's energy, strength, or resources
The long project is depleting her savings.
O projeto longo está depletando suas economias.
Synonyms
exhaustingdrainingconsumingreducingdiminishing
Antonyms
replenishingrestoringrenewingbuilding upincreasing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
depletando
most common usage
São Paulo
depletando
standard usage in business and environmental contexts
Portugal
depletando
esgotando (more commonly used alternative)

Related Idioms & Phrases

depleting resources
depleting reserves
depleting stocks
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