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de·plete (d-plt)
v.
1. To use up something, such as a nutrient.
2. To empty something out, as the body of electrolytes.

deplete
[də·plēt′]
Etymology: L, deplere, to empty
to empty or unload or to cause depletion.


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Cognitive tasks, as well as emotional tasks such as regulating your emotions, can deplete your self-regulatory capacity to exercise," said Kathleen Martin Ginis, associate professor of kinesiology at McMaster University, and lead author of the study.
now use propellants--such as hydrocarbons and compressed gases like nitrous oxide--that do not deplete the ozone layer.
now use propellants--such as hydrocarbons and compressed gases like nitrous oxide--that do not deplete the ozone layer.
 
 
 
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