replenishment

Everyday

1. Filling something up again after it has been used or emptied. tree →
2. The new supply that fills it up. tree →

In the lessons

In science and nature it describes water refilling a lake or underground store after rain, or the body replacing lost water. In everyday life shops replenish shelves and you replenish a pencil case. Phrases: «replenishment of stocks», «water replenishment».

Examples

• Rain brings replenishment to the reservoir. tree →
• The shop waits for the replenishment of its milk supplies. tree →
• After the race, our bodies need replenishment of water and salts. tree →
• The ship stopped at the port for replenishment. tree →
• Replenishment of the forest takes many years after a fire. tree →
• The class store cupboard needs replenishment of glue sticks. tree →

Note

Formal; verb: «replenish». In maths it means adding back: a tank with 20 litres left and 80 litres of replenishment holds 100 litres.