stabilizer (n.)

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

  2. airfoil consisting of a device for stabilizing an aircraft

  3. a device for making something stable

    [ Syn: stabiliser ]

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