depletion

/dɪˈpliʃən/
noun
  1. The act or process of using up or reducing the amount of something.
    • The company faced financial depletion after years of poor management.
    • Doctors warned about the depletion of essential vitamins in her diet.
    • The depletion of the ozone layer is a serious environmental concern.
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