HOW TO PRONOUNCE
deflation
/dɪˈfleɪʃən/
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What does deflation mean?
noun
- An act or instance of deflating.
- A decrease in the general price level, that is, in the nominal cost of goods and services as well as wages.
- An economic contraction.
More meanings (1)
noun
- The removal of soil and other loose material from the ground (or another surface) by wind, leaving it exposed to erosion.
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IPA pronunciation
/dɪˈfleɪʃən/
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A strong wind caught the ungainly airship, she dipped her nose into the water, and as the motor was set going she was driven deeper into the lake, the vessel only being saved by hurried deflation.