deflation
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3.7
- noun
- /dɪˈfleɪʃən/
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desinflado
- A lot of us think there could be deflation in things like vacation homes, but major inflation in food, energy, and other necessities.
- tire deflation
- a deflation device
Examples
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The diameter of the brachial artery was assessed 60 seconds after deflation of the cuff.
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An increase higher than 5% after deflation of the cuff, compared to baseline value, was considered normal.
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The table and research do not say deflation did not occur in those same time periods, and we know it did.
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You know, you're a master at self deflation, perpetual self deflation.
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Then the deflation hits.
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These arguments about inflation and deflation are all undermined by idiots like Mish who cannot understand what is real money and what is just paper.
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As I try to coordinate a response to our unfolding situation with extended family, I am often asked (skeptically) how much further cash is likely to go in a post-deflation world.
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The airbag requires simultaneous deceleration for activation; an airbag begins deflation immediately and deflates on its own, not as shown in this video. A real airbag inflates faster than in this video.
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The children squealed with delight as they watched the deflation of their colorful balloon after it was pricked with a pin.
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To repair the flat tire, he began the deflation process by releasing air through the valve.
Synonyms
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6.0
To lower the pressure on a person or object by returning them slowly to normal air pressure
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6.5
A loss of air pressure in a closed space like an airplane cabin
The gradual return to normal air pressure after being under high pressure
The release of gas from liquids or rocks
Antonyms
How Deflated
Surface Forms
Morphology
deflation = deflate (semi-transparent) = de + flate + ion
For this sense, 'deflation' is a regular noun formed from the verb 'deflate' and means the act or process of deflating.
Etymology
Deflation comes from the Latin parts de- ('down' or 'away') and flate (from flare, 'to blow'), the same root as inflate. So, physical deflation is like 'blowing the air out' of a tire or balloon — the air goes away and it becomes flat.