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inflator

 

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Noun inflator has 1 sense
  1. inflater, inflator - an air pump operated by hand to inflate something (as a tire)
    --1 is a kind of air pump, vacuum pump
    Derived form: verb inflate1

Definitions from the Web

Inflator

Definition:

An inflator is a device, implement, or substance used for inflating or increasing the size, pressure, or volume of something, such as a tire, balloon, or air mattress.

Senses and Usages:

  1. Noun:
  2. - A device used for inflating or pumping air into a tire.

    - The attachment used with an air compressor to increase the pressure of a gas or inflate something.

    - In mechanics, a device for introducing air or gas into an enclosed space.

    - A substance or chemical compound used to increase the volume or size of an object when trapped within it, such as in aerosol cans or airbags.

  3. Verb (transitive):
  4. - To use an inflator device or implement to fill or pump air into something.

    - To introduce air or gas into an enclosed space or object.

    - To cause something to expand, increase in size, or become larger by introducing gas or air.

  5. Verb (intransitive):
  6. - To become inflated or full of air, typically referring to a tire, balloon, or other flexible object.

    - To increase in size, volume, or pressure, often due to the introduction of gas or air.

  7. Adjective (informal):
  8. - Describing something or someone that is highly popular, trending, or in high demand.

    - Local or region-specific, often referring to a popular phenomenon, trends, or culture.

Sample Sentences:

1. The mechanic used an inflator to fill the tire with the correct amount of air.

2. I bought a portable air mattress inflator for camping trips.

3. The air compressor inflator attachment made inflating balloons much easier.

4. The aerosol can contained an inflator substance to make the shaving foam foamier.

5. Remember to use the bike tire inflator to give your tires the right pressure.

6. The manufacturer installed an inflator system in the car's airbags for added safety.

7. She carefully used the tire inflator to avoid overinflating the basketball.

8. The balloon slowly deflated after the helium inflator wore off.

9. As the hot air expanded, the balloon began to inflate.

10. The bubble gum inflates when you blow air into it.

11. The marketing campaign made the new product an instant inflator of excitement and curiosity.

12. Local musicians are the main inflators of the regional music scene.

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