deflation

• اسم يدل على الانكماش أو التقلص، ويُستعمل في الاقتصاد للدلالة على انخفاض عام في الأسعار أو تراجع النشاط الاقتصادي، وفي الجيولوجيا على إزالة الرياح للتربة والرواسب الرخوة، وكذلك على إخراج الهواء أو الغاز من شيء ما.

A noun referring to a reduction or contraction, which can apply to economic activity resulting in a decline of prices, the geological erosion of soil by wind removing loose particles, or the act of releasing air from something.

غير معدود

1. Wind erosionC1formalscientific

   The removal of loose soil, sand, dust, and small rocks from the Earth's surface by the action of wind.

   التحات الريحي

   • Deflation by wind can create large depressions in desert landscapes.
   • The process of deflation is a major factor in the formation of desert pavements.
   • Strong winds caused significant deflation of the topsoil in the agricultural region.

2. Economic declineB2formalbusiness

   A general decrease in the prices of goods and services, often associated with a reduction in the money supply and economic activity.

   انكماش

   • The country experienced a period of deflation after the financial crisis.
   • Economists are concerned that deflation could lead to a recession.
   • During deflation, the purchasing power of currency increases.

   الأضدادinflationreflation

3. Release of airB1formal

   The act of letting air out of something, such as a tire, balloon, or inflatable object.

   تفريغ الهواء

   • The deflation of the tire was caused by a slow puncture.
   • He carefully controlled the deflation of the hot air balloon.
   • Rapid deflation of the inflatable raft could be dangerous.

   الأضدادexpansionfillinginflation