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deplete

/dɪˈpliːt/verb

To drain or empty the vessels or fluids of the body, as through bloodletting or the effects of medicine.

Example sentence

  • Strong diuretics can deplete the body of potassium.

The bloodletting sense is historical. In current use supplies, savings, energy, and resources get depleted, often in the passive: 'reserves were depleted'.

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