26984 words

stabilizer

6 definitions • 3 examples
1
a method used to limit sudden changes in prices or to limit the level of production
2
a chemical that is added to something so that it stays in the same state
3
a device that helps an aircraft, ship, or vehicle to balance
4
small wheels attached to each side of the back wheel of a bicycle to prevent it falling over when a child is learning to ride it:

Examples:

She had just progressed from a tiny red tricycle to riding a proper bicycle with stabilizers.
5
something that helps keep an economy, market, etc. stable, so that it does not change unexpectedly:

Examples:

The behavior of the market is an automatic stabilizer for the economy.
6
something such as a chemical that is added to a substance to prevent it from changing or separating into different parts:

Examples:

Lead is sometimes added to PVC as an inexpensive stabilizer.

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