Definitions of Stabilizer [ˈsteɪ bəˌlaɪ zər]

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Definition of 'Stabilizer'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) stabilizer
one that stabilizes.

2.  stabilizer
a device for keeping an aircraft in stable equilibrium, as a horizontal tail surface.

3.  stabilizer
a device designed to counteract the roll of a vessel at sea.

4.  stabilizer
a gyrostabilizer.

5.  stabilizer
any of various substances added to foods, etc., to prevent deterioration, the breaking down of an emulsion, or the loss of desirable properties.

Etymology: (1860–65)

Definition of 'Stabilizer'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) stabilizer
a chemical that is added to a solution or mixture or suspension to maintain it in a stable or unchanging state

2. (noun) stabilizer
airfoil consisting of a device for stabilizing an aircraft

3. (noun) stabilizer, stabiliser
a device for making something stable

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