Pronunciations
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/ˈsteɪbəlaɪzɚ/
Pronunciation notes
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Noun
Any person or thing that brings stability. Any substance added to something in order to stabilize it, as for example a fuel additive that prolongs the shelf life of petrol.
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Any person or thing that brings stability. An additional wheel on a bicycle to keep it upright to assist a learner.
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Any person or thing that brings stability. A gyroscopically controlled fin or similar device that prevents the excess rolling of a ship in rough seas.
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Any person or thing that brings stability. An airfoil that stabilizes the flight of an aircraft or missile.
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Any person or thing that brings stability. A piece of backing fabric used in embroidery.
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For a group operating on a set and an element x of the set, the set of all group elements fixing x.
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Noun
a chemical that is added to a solution or mixture or suspension to maintain it in a stable or unchanging state
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airfoil consisting of a device for stabilizing an aircraft
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a device for making something stable
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