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stabilizer
noun sta·bi·liz·er \ˈstā-bə-ˌlī-zər\
Definition of STABILIZER
: one that stabilizes something: as a : a substance added to another substance (as an explosive or plastic) or to a system (as an emulsion) to prevent or retard an unwanted alteration of physical state b : a gyroscope device to keep ships steady in a heavy sea c : an airfoil providing stability for an airplane; specifically : the fixed horizontal member of the tail assembly — see airplane illustration
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First Known Use of STABILIZER
circa 1909
Rhymes with STABILIZER
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Medical Dictionary
stabilizer
noun sta·bi·liz·er
Medical Definition of STABILIZER
: one that stabilizes something; especially : a substance added to another substance or to a system (as an emulsion) to prevent or retard an unwanted alteration of physical state
Variants of STABILIZER
sta·bi·liz·er also British sta·bi·lis·er \ˈstā-bə-ˌlī-zər\
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