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    what is meaning of depletion?

    what is the meaning of depletion?

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    At one time there was a condition of plenty. Then this changed to a conditon of not enough.   And then there was less than that and this condition was depletion


    Be sure to drink enough water so that your body doesn't get depleted. You could get very sick



    de·ple·tion (d-plshn)
    n.
    1. The act or process of depleting.
    2. The state of being depleted; exhaustion.
    3. The use or consumption of a resource, especially a natural resource, faster than it is replenished.
    The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright ©2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
    ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
    Noun 1. depletion - the act of decreasing something markedly
    reduction, step-down, diminution, decrease - the act of decreasing or reducing something
    using up, expenditure, consumption - the act of consuming something
    exhaustion - the act of exhausting something entirely
    drain - a gradual depletion of energy or resources; "a drain on resources"; "a drain of young talent by emigration"
    2. depletion - the state of being depleted
    temporary state - a state that continues for a limited time
    salt depletion - loss of salt from the body without replacement (loss by vomiting or profuse perspiration or urination or diarrhea) thus upsetting the electrolyte balance
    Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.
    depletion
    noun using up, reduction, drain, consumption, lowering, decrease, expenditure, deficiency, dwindling, lessening, exhaustion, diminution the depletion of underground water supplies

    reduction



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