What does the cryptic crossword clue "Decreases 40 per cent of lines in text (5)" mean?

The definition is "Decreases". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). LI (synonym="LI") in SMS (synonym="text") = SLIMS; definition: "Decreases" The answer is SLIMS.

Decreases 40 per cent of lines in text (5)

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