Depletable: meaning, definitions and examples

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depletable

 

[ dɪˈpliːtəb(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

energy resources

Capable of being used up or exhausted.

Synonyms

consumable, exhaustible

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.

See also: depleting, depletion.