Deflation
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
(geology) the erosion of soil as a consequence of sand and dust and loose rocks being removed by the wind
Framework senses
- §1
- the act of letting the air out of something
- §2
- a contraction of economic activity resulting in a decline of prices
- §3
- (geology) the erosion of soil as a consequence of sand and dust and loose rocks being removed by the wind
- §1 · legacy_primary
- (geology) the erosion of soil as a consequence of sand and dust and loose rocks being removed by the windDR-088 backfill from the noun definition column