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inflater

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Etymology

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From inflate +‎ -er.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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inflater (plural inflaters)

  1. Someone who inflates.
  2. A pump, canister or other source of pressurised gas used to inflate tires.
  3. (economics) A cause of inflation.
    • 1864, The Bankers Magazine, volume 19, page 402:
      And the effect of such notes, as inflaters of the currency, would be less than the effect of greenbacks.

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