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exhaust
noun
verb
system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged
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ɪɡˈzɔːst
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noun
system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged
noun
gases ejected from an engine as waste products
verb
wear out completely
“This kind of work exhausts me”
verb
eliminate (a substance)
“combustion products are exhausted in the engine”
verb
use up the whole supply of
“We have exhausted the food supplies”
verb
use up (resources or materials)
“this car consumes a lot of gas”
verb
deplete
“exhaust one's savings”
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This kind of work exhausts me
I'm beat
He was all washed up after the exam
combustion products are exhausted in the engine
the plant releases a gas
We have exhausted the food supplies
this car consumes a lot of gas
We exhausted our savings
They run through 20 bottles of wine a week
exhaust one's savings
We quickly played out our strength
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