inflater en · NOUN
Etymology
From inflate + -er.
Meanings
- Someone who inflates.
- A pump, canister or other source of pressurised gas used to inflate tires.
-
A cause of inflation.
And the effect of such notes, as inflaters of the currency, would be less than the effect of greenbacks.
1864, The Bankers Magazine, volume 19, page 402:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| inflaters | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (3)
de Aufblaser (someone who inflates) · fi täyttäjä (someone who inflates) · ro but see cineva cine umflă (someone who inflates)