stabilizer

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

sta·bi·liz·er

noun \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

First Known Use of STABILIZER

circa 1909

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