Exhaust |
To draw or let out wholly; to drain off completely; as, to exhaust the water of a well; the moisture of the earth is exhausted by evaporation. |
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Exhaust |
To empty by drawing or letting out the contents; as, to exhaust a well, or a treasury. |
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Exhaust |
To drain, metaphorically; to use or expend wholly, or till the supply comes to an end; to deprive wholly of strength; to use up; to weary or tire out; to wear out; as, to exhaust one's strength, patience, or resources. |
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Exhaust |
To bring out or develop completely; to discuss thoroughly; as, to exhaust a subject. |
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Exhaust |
To subject to the action of various solvents in order to remove all soluble substances or extractives; as, to exhaust a drug successively with water, alcohol, and ether. |
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