reinflation

noun

re·​in·​fla·​tion (ˌ)rē-in-ˈflā-shən How to pronounce reinflation (audio)
plural reinflations
1
: the act or an instance of inflating something again
… a chest tube is placed to allow for drainage of fluid from within the chest, which aids in full reinflation of the lung.Carol V. Harvey
Get a flat and you're stuck with a can of goo and reinflation kit.Chris Riley
2
: a renewed instance of economic inflation
… when the danger of recession loomed larger than the peril of reinflation.Preston Martin

Examples of reinflation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Keep in Mind Inflatable material is more prone to punctures and may need regular reinflation. Veronica Graham, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2023 Often reinflation may not be necessary. Bob Beacham, chicagotribune.com, 1 Apr. 2021 Inflatable material is more prone to punctures and may need regular reinflation. Veronica Graham, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2022 Although the gas exchange is efficient, eventually the diving bells shrink, so the spiders need to resurface once a day to gather bubbles for reinflation. Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Oct. 2021

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Word History

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of reinflation was in 1840

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“Reinflation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reinflation. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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