inflators

[/ɪnˈfleɪtərz/]
nounpl: inflators
infladores
1. Devices or tools used to inflate objects by filling them with air or gas
The camping store sells various inflators for air mattresses and pool toys.
A loja de camping vende vários infladores para colchões de ar e brinquedos de piscina.
2. Persons or entities that artificially increase prices, values, or quantities
Economic inflators such as excessive spending can lead to inflation.
Infladores econômicos como gastos excessivos podem levar à inflação.
3. In diving, devices that add air to buoyancy control equipment
Scuba divers rely on inflators attached to their buoyancy compensators.
Os mergulhadores usam infladores acoplados aos seus coletes de flutuabilidade.
In Brazil, inflators are commonly used for recreational purposes like beach equipment and camping gear. In the USA, the term is widely used in both recreational and technical contexts, particularly in diving and water sports communities. The economic sense of the word is used in financial discussions in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
pumpsair pumpscompressorsblowers
Antonyms / Antônimos
deflatorsextractorsvacuums

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
infladores
Standard term used across Brazil for devices that inflate objects
Rio de Janeiro
infladores
Common usage in coastal areas for diving and water sports equipment
São Paulo
infladores
Used in commercial and industrial contexts for machinery
Portugal
infladores
Less common; Portuguese may prefer 'bombas de ar' (air pumps) in some contexts

Related Words

inflateinflatableinflationdeflateairpumppressure

Related Idioms & Phrases

inflators of prices
economic inflators
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