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depleted
This term conveys a sense of emptiness or exhaustion that goes beyond simple reduction. It suggests a state of being nearly spent or critically low, often implying that the remaining amount is insufficient to maintain normal function or stability. When applied to resources, it carries a tone of urgency or loss.
In a human context, the word describes a profound state of fatigue where both physical and mental reserves are gone. It is more intense than "tired" or "exhausted," suggesting a total drain of vitality. In scientific contexts, particularly regarding uranium, it is a technical descriptor for a specific isotopic state rather than a measure of quantity.
Meanings
Examples
Our budget for the project is almost depleted.
The army struggled to fight with depleted ranks after the long siege.
I feel completely depleted after working sixteen hours straight.
My mental energy is totally depleted and I cannot think straight.
The soil has become depleted of essential nutrients over years of farming.
Depleted uranium is often used in armor piercing ammunition.
I am too depleted to even argue with you right now.
The citys water reserves were severely depleted during the drought.
The lab uses depleted isotopes for specific calibration tests.
The lab uses depleted isotopes for specific calibration tests.