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- Dictionarystabilizer/ˈsteɪbɪlʌɪzə/
noun
- 1. a thing used to keep something steady or stable.
- 2. a substance which prevents the breakdown of emulsions, especially in foods and paints.
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: a substance added to another substance (such as an explosive or plastic) or to a system (such as an emulsion) to prevent or delay 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.
STABILIZER definition: 1. a method used to limit sudden changes in prices or to limit the level of production 2. a…. Learn more.
any of various mechanical devices, such as fins, or electronic systems that keep a shell, bomb, rocket, etc., aligned with its target. Navy. any of various devices or systems used to keep a submarine or a torpedo at the proper depth or in the proper position. stabilizer. / ˈsteɪbɪˌlaɪzə /.
noun. 1. any device for stabilizing an aircraft. See also horizontal stabilizer, vertical stabilizer. 2. a substance added to something to maintain it in a stable or unchanging state, such as an additive to food to preserve its texture during distribution and storage. 3. nautical. a.
A stabilizer is a device, substance, or system that prevents or reduces fluctuations or changes in something. Learn about different types of stabilizers in various fields, such as chemistry, aeronautics, nautical terms, and economics.
Definition of stabilizer noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Stabilizer Definition. One that makes or keeps something stable. A person or thing that stabilizes. A device, such as a gyroscopically controlled fin, that prevents excessive rolling of a ship in heavy seas. An airfoil that stabilizes an aircraft or missile in flight.
