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Definition of Overinflate
1. [v -FLATED, -FLATING, -FLATES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Overinflate
Literary usage of Overinflate
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The U. S. Coal Industry, 1970-1990: Two Decades of ChangeTechno (1994)
"... either a buoyancy compensator or adjusting the air in his or her closed- or
variable-volume suit (the diver must be careful not to overinflate the suit, ..."
2. U.S. Money Vs. Corporation Currency, "Aldrich Plan." Wall Street Confessions by Alfred Owen Crozier (1912)
"The banks won't trust the people and the Government not to overinflate the
currency, but by the Aldrich plan they ask the Government and the people to trust ..."
3. Companion Book of Complete Membership in the Ralston Health Club by Ralston Health Club, Edmund Shaftesbury (1895)
"The result of this was to overinflate the lungs, distend the air-cells and prevent
their contraction. It was taught many years ago; and, while no case is on ..."
4. Marine Fire Prevention, Firefighting and Fire Safety: A Comprehensive (1994)
"Do not overinflate the breathing bag! It should be firm but not rock hard. 11.
Test the facepiece for leakage by squeezing the inhalation and exhalation ..."
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