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The correct spelling is depletes.

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verb

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The correct spelling is depletes. To empty or unload, as the vessels of the human system, by bloodletting or by medicine. For example: "Certain medications can deplete vitamin D."

Usage Examples

Certain medications can deplete vitamin D.

Definition

verb

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