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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.
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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
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depletion
noun using up, reduction, drain, consumption, lowering, decrease, expenditure, deficiency, dwindling, lessening, exhaustion, diminution the depletion of underground water supplies
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