sufflate

/ˈsʌflɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to blow air or gas through something, especially to clear or clean it

“The bellows will need to be sufflated regularly to maintain the fire.”

2. noun

a substance used to inflate a liquid or gas, or to fill a space with air

“The sufflate used in the fire extinguisher helped put out the flames quickly.”

3. verb

to fill or inflate something with air or gas

“The tube was sufflated to create a seal for the experiment.”

4. noun

a past tense of sufflate

“The fire was sufflated to prevent further damage.”

Synonyms

  • aerate
  • blow
  • inflate

Antonyms

  • deflate
  • depressurize