Inflation: alternatives and connections

An explosion or sudden report made by the instantaneous decomposition or combustion of unstable substances' as, the detonation of gun cotton.

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The act of increasing in size or bulk, real or apparent; the state of being increased; augmentation; further extension; expansion.

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The act of expanding or spreading out; the condition of being expanded; dilation; enlargement.

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The act of exploding; detonation; a chemical action which causes the sudden formation of a great volume of expanded gas; as, the explosion of gunpowd…

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Alt. of Inelegancy

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A great wave or surge of the sea or other water, caused usually by violent wind.

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A great wave or surge of the sea or other water, caused usually by violent wind.

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Blown in; inflated.

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Blown in; inflated.

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Full of dirty water; wet and muddy, so as be easily splashed about; slushy.

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Full of dirty water; wet and muddy, so as be easily splashed about; slushy.

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The act of ostentating or of making an ambitious display; unnecessary show; pretentious parade; -- usually in a detractive sense.

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The quality or state of being pompous; pompousness.

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The quality or state of being puffy.

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The quality or condition of being scarce; smallness of quantity in proportion to the wants or demands; deficiency; lack of plenty; short supply; penu…

A sustained rise in the general price level.

A general decrease in prices over time.

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A general decrease in prices over time.

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