deflate vs deflation

deflate is not a noun while deflation is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
deflate	No	No	Yes	No
deflation	Yes	No	No	No

deflate (noun)	deflation (noun)
	the act of letting the air out of something
	a contraction of economic activity resulting in a decline of prices
	(geology) the erosion of soil as a consequence of sand and dust and loose rocks being removed by the wind

deflate (verb)	deflation (verb)
become deflated or flaccid, as by losing air
reduce or cut back the amount or availability of, creating a decline in value or prices
produce deflation in
reduce or lessen the size or importance of
release contained air or gas from
collapse by releasing contained air or gas