self-inflatingadj.

Brit.

/ˌsɛlfᵻnˈfleɪtɪŋ/, U.S.

/ˌsɛlfᵻnˈfleɪdɪŋ/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: self- prefix, inflate v., -ing suffix².

Etymology: < self- prefix + inflate v. + -ing suffix².

Of a device: that fills with air or gas automatically; that inflates itself.

ΚΠ

1835 Mechanic's Mag. 17 Oct. 40/2 A self-inflating life-buoy made of India-rubber has..been contrived.

1855 Repertory Patent Inventions 26 93 Improvements in self-inflating pontoons and life-preservers.

1936 Sci. News Let. 8 Feb. 87/2 The motor car of the future will be air-conditioned, shaped like a tear-drop, have self-inflating tires and individual movable seats.

1965 H. H. Bendixen et al. Respiratory Care xii. 122 Artificial ventilation is started by bag and mask. A self-inflating bag or a bellows resuscitator is suitable.

2015 Radio Times 22 Aug. (South/West ed.) 50/5 Del acquires a consignment of self-inflating dolls, which turn out to be filled with explosive gas.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, January 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	self-inflating
释义	self-inflatingadj. Brit. /ˌsɛlfᵻnˈfleɪtɪŋ/, U.S. /ˌsɛlfᵻnˈfleɪdɪŋ/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: self- prefix, inflate v., -ing suffix². Etymology: < self- prefix + inflate v. + -ing suffix². Of a device: that fills with air or gas automatically; that inflates itself. ΚΠ 1835 Mechanic's Mag. 17 Oct. 40/2 A self-inflating life-buoy made of India-rubber has..been contrived. 1855 Repertory Patent Inventions 26 93 Improvements in self-inflating pontoons and life-preservers. 1936 Sci. News Let. 8 Feb. 87/2 The motor car of the future will be air-conditioned, shaped like a tear-drop, have self-inflating tires and individual movable seats. 1965 H. H. Bendixen et al. Respiratory Care xii. 122 Artificial ventilation is started by bag and mask. A self-inflating bag or a bellows resuscitator is suitable. 2015 Radio Times 22 Aug. (South/West ed.) 50/5 Del acquires a consignment of self-inflating dolls, which turn out to be filled with explosive gas. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, January 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.1835
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