depletion
1. the act of decreasing something markedly (Freq. 2) • Derivationally related forms: deplete • Hypernyms: decrease, diminution, reduction, step-down • Hyponyms: consumption, using up, expenditure, exhaustion, drain 2. the state of being depleted • Derivationally related forms: deplete • Hypernyms: temporary state • Hyponyms: salt depletion
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