Definition of "deplete" in English

verb

1. (transitive) To reduce the amount of; to remove (a substance from something):

   • The winter storm quickly depleted the salt supply of the county.

2. (transitive) To empty or purge (something of a substance).

   • The conservation project depleted the lake of algae.
   • This drug can deplete the body of magnesium.

3. (intransitive) To diminish in quantity or strength; to be consumed.

   • I noticed a couple of days ago how quickly the battery depletes.
   • Depending on what you print, one color usually depletes faster than the others.