deflator

deflator

English

Etymology

Etymology tree
English deflate
English -or
English deflator

    From deflate + -or.

    Pronunciation

    • (UK) IPA(key): /dɪˈfleɪtə(ɹ)/
    • Rhymes: -eɪtə(ɹ)

    Noun

    deflator (plural deflators)

    1. That which deflates.
      • 2017, Daniel Perkins, Ted Baker in Terrorist Gold, page 161:
        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.
    2. (economics) A factor applied to economic statistics in order to counter the effect of inflation.
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