depletion

1. The act of decreasing something markedly (synset 100357025)
   is a type of: decrease, diminution, reduction, step-down - the act of decreasing or reducing something
   subtypes:

   • consumption, expenditure, using up - the act of consuming something
   • exhaustion - the act of exhausting something entirely
   • drain - a gradual depletion of energy or resources
2. The state of being depleted (synset 114040803)
   is a type of: temporary state - a state that continues for a limited time
   subtypes: salt depletion - loss of salt from the body without replacement (loss by vomiting or profuse perspiration or urination or diarrhea) thus upsetting the electrolyte balance

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