reinflation
noun
re·in·fla·tion
(ˌ)rē-in-ˈflā-shən 
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
Carol V. HarveyGet a flat and you're stuck with a can of goo and reinflation kit.—Chris Riley
Chris Riley2
: a renewed instance of economic inflation
… when the danger of recession loomed larger than the peril of reinflation.—Preston Martin
Preston MartinExamples of reinflation in a Sentence
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Inflation is reigniting largely due to reinflation for consumer goods, said Sarah House, senior economist at Wells Fargo Economics.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Keep in Mind Inflatable material is more prone to punctures and may need regular reinflation.
—Veronica Graham, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2023
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
Often reinflation may not be necessary.
—Bob Beacham, chicagotribune.com, 1 Apr. 2021
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Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Keep in Mind Inflatable material is more prone to punctures and may need regular reinflation.
—Veronica Graham, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2023
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
Often reinflation may not be necessary.
—Bob Beacham, chicagotribune.com, 1 Apr. 2021
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“Reinflation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reinflation. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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