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deflator

/dɪˈflɔːtər/ noun · British & US
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What does deflator mean?

noun

A person or thing that reduces or eliminates something, especially prices or inflation. A device or process that removes or reduces something, such as moisture or impurities.

Example

"The central bank used a deflator to adjust the GDP figures for inflation."

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