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10 Language-to-English DictionariesWater-Depletion
/ˈwɔː.tər dɪˈpliː.ʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The reduction in the quantity of water available in a particular area, often due to excessive use or environmental changes.
"The region is facing severe water-depletion, leading to drought conditions." - 2
A state of diminished water resources that can impact agriculture, ecosystems, and human consumption.
"Water-depletion has significant implications for food security and biodiversity."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'water-depletion' is a compound word formed from 'water', derived from Old English 'wæter', and 'depletion', which comes from Latin 'depletio', meaning 'to empty'. The term has evolved to describe the reduction of water resources due to various factors such as overuse and climate change.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Water-Depletion" is said worldwide
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épuisement de l'eau
Transliteration: epuisement de l'eau
"L'épuisement de l'eau est un problème croissant dans le monde."
Wasserverknappung
Transliteration: Wasserverknappung
"Die Wasserverknappung betrifft viele Regionen weltweit."
esaurimento dell'acqua
Transliteration: esaurimento dell'acqua
"L'esaurimento dell'acqua è una questione critica per l'agricoltura."
agotamiento de agua
Transliteration: agotamiento de agua
"El agotamiento de agua afecta la producción agrícola."
esgotamento de água
Transliteration: esgotamento de água
"O esgotamento de água é um desafio crescente em muitas cidades."
जल-क्षय
Transliteration: jal-kshay
"जल-क्षय कृषि पर नकारात्मक प्रभाव डालता है।"
水资源枯竭
Transliteration: shuǐ zīyuán kūjié
"水资源枯竭对生态系统造成了严重影响。"
물 고갈
Transliteration: mul gogal
"물 고갈은 농업에 큰 영향을 미칩니다."
水資源の枯渇
Transliteration: suishigen no kokatsu
"水資源の枯渇は深刻な問題です。"
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