deflator en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /dɪˈfleɪtə(ɹ)/ (UK)
Etymology
From deflate + -or.
Meanings
-
That which deflates.
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.
2017, Daniel Perkins, Ted Baker in Terrorist Gold, page 161:
- A factor applied to economic statistics in order to counter the effect of inflation.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| deflators | Number=Plur | lexicographic |