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deflator

Noun CEFR B2
dɪˈfleɪtə(ɹ)

Definitions

  1. That which deflates.
  2. A factor applied to economic statistics in order to counter the effect of inflation.

Examples

“The balloons will have⟳ to have⟳ an altitude deflator. When a balloon reaches a certain predetermined altitude, the deflator will begin⟳ to let⟳ out the helium gas to the point⟳ of restricting the ultimate ascension of the balloon.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Deflatriots deflatulent deflavination deflavorizing machine deflazacort deflea

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