Depletable: meaning, definitions and examples
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depletable
[ dɪˈpliːtəb(ə)l ]
energy resources
Capable of being used up or exhausted.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The depletable nature of fossil fuels is a major concern for environmentalists.
- Renewable energy sources are preferred over depletable ones.
- The government is investing in research to find alternatives to depletable energy sources.
Translations
Translations of the word "depletable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 esgotável
🇮🇳 खत्म होने योग्य
🇩🇪 erschöpfbar
🇮🇩 dapat habis
🇺🇦 вичерпний
🇵🇱 wyczerpywalny
🇯🇵 枯渇可能な (こかつかのうな)
🇫🇷 épuisable
🇪🇸 agotable
🇹🇷 tükenebilir
🇰🇷 고갈될 수 있는
🇸🇦 قابل للنضوب
🇨🇿 vyčerpatelný
🇸🇰 vyčerpateľný
🇨🇳 可耗尽的 (kě hàojìn de)
🇸🇮 izčrpen
🇮🇸 þrjótandi
🇰🇿 сарқылатын
🇬🇪 ამოწურვადი
🇦🇿 tükənən
🇲🇽 agotable
Word origin
The word 'depletable' originated from the verb 'deplete', which comes from the Latin 'deplere', meaning 'to empty'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-19th century. The concept of depletable resources has gained significance with the increasing concerns about sustainable energy and environmental conservation.