Engelsk navneord: deflation |
1. | deflation (om proces) (geology) the erosion of soil as a consequence of sand and dust and loose rocks being removed by the wind |
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| Eksempler med tilsvarende betydning | A constant deflation of the desert landscape.
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| Mindre specifikke termer | eating away, eroding, erosion, wearing, wearing away |
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| Overordnet emneområde | geology |
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2. | deflation (om proces) a contraction of economic activity resulting in a decline of prices |
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| Mindre specifikke termer | economic process |
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| Termer med modsat betydning (antonymer) | disinflation, inflation, rising prices |
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3. | deflation (om handling) the act of letting the air out of something |
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| Mindre specifikke termer | decrease, diminution, reduction, step-down |
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| Termer med modsat betydning (antonymer) | inflation |
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