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Noun overexploitation has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WeboverexploitationDefinition:Overexploitation refers to the excessive use, depletion, or extraction of natural resources or living organisms beyond their sustainable levels. Example sentences:Noun: The overexploitation of fish populations in the ocean has led to decline and endangerment of several species. Noun: Overexploitation of forests for timber has resulted in severe deforestation and loss of biodiversity. Verb: Despite warnings, the company continued to overexploit the oil reserves, resulting in irreversible environmental damage. Related products:Conservation Books Sustainable Lifestyle Products | |||||
overestimating overestimation overexcited overexcitement overexert overexert oneself overexertion overexploit overexploitation overexpose overexposure overexpression overextend overextended overextending overfamiliar overfarming
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