deflator

English

Etymology

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.