Deplete

verb

/dɪˈpliːt/

Word Frequency: 0.5

Definitions

1.verbTo empty or unload, as the vessels of the human system, by bloodletting or by medicine.

"Certain medications can deplete vitamin D."

2.verbTo reduce by destroying or consuming the vital powers of; to exhaust, as a country of its strength or resources, a treasury of money, etc.

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