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Answer for the clue "Exploitation to the point of diminishing returns ", 16 letters:
overexploitation

Word definitions for overexploitation in dictionaries

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. exploitation to the point of diminishing returns [syn: overuse , overutilization , overutilisation ]

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. excessive and damaging exploitation

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Overexploitation , also called overharvesting , refers to harvesting a renewable resource to the point of diminishing returns . Sustained overexploitation can lead to the destruction of the resource. The term applies to natural resources such as: wild medicinal ...