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Depleter vs Deplete - What's the difference?

depleter | deplete |

As a noun depleter

is any substance that causes depletion of something.

As a verb deplete is

to empty or unload, as the vessels of the human system, by bloodletting or by medicine.

depleter

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • Any substance that causes depletion of something
  • Usage notes

    *Normally used with a preceding noun e.g. ozone depleter English agent nouns

    deplete

    English

    Verb

    (deplet)
  • To empty or unload, as the vessels of the human system, by bloodletting or by medicine.
  • 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.
  • * 2007 . Zerzan, John. Silence .
  • Its reserves have been invaded and depleted .

    Antonyms

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