Deflation
noundɪ'fleɪʃən
Noun
(geology) the erosion of soil as a consequence of sand and dust and loose rocks being removed by the wind
“a constant deflation of the desert landscape”
Type of:ErodingErosionWearinga contraction of economic activity resulting in a decline of prices
the act of letting the air out of something
Type of:ReductionStep-downDecrease
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Similar Words
- Deflate
- Deflationary