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Deflation

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(geology) the erosion of soil as a consequence of sand and dust and loose rocks being removed by the wind

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Wordset Dictionary3 sensesview framework →
§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

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