overconsumption

/ (ˌəʊvəkənˈsʌmpʃən) /

noun

the state or an instance of consuming too much food, drink, fuel, etc

Words Nearby overconsumption

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How to use overconsumption in a sentence

Scientists are increasingly linking population growth and overconsumption to our environmental challenges.
New Poll Finds Americans Are Worried About Runaway Population Growth | Jerry Karnas | February 28, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
The Porto Ricans are not given to the overconsumption of alcoholic drinks.
Social Problems in Porto Rico | Fred K. Fleagle

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