noun
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
Useful english dictionary. 2012.