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inflator

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[in-flayt-er] / ɪnˈfleɪt ər /

noun

  1. anything used to inflate objects, such as a device used to pump up air mattresses, tires, or water toys.

  2. a person who habitually inflates or exaggerates facts or amounts.


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Stellantis estimated in a statement Friday that the faulty inflator exists in “less than one percent of the recall population.”

From New York Times Mar. 22, 2024

In a statement, BMW blamed the ruptured inflator on a welding defect in manufacturing and said it is limited to a small lot of inflators.

From Seattle Times Dec. 4, 2023

At the heart of the issue is a metal inflator canister inside the airbag device.

From Seattle Times Oct. 5, 2023

If the slag metal gets dislodged and blocks one the inflator, then pressure builds up, which in turn leads to rupture on impact.

From Washington Times Sep. 6, 2023

Duncan Dullamy, the great company inflator, showed no outward sign of displeasure.

From The Chronicles of Clovis by Saki

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