stabilizer
noun
sta·bi·liz·er
ˈstā-bə-ˌlī-zər 
plural stabilizers
: one that stabilizes something: such as
a
: 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
specifically
: the fixed horizontal member of the tail assembly see airplane illustration
Examples of stabilizer in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
And while some smaller boats can feel rocky, the Sakara’s stabilizers keep the ship on an even keel.
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Doug Wallace, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
Mood stabilizers target manic episodes and mixed episodes as well as depressive episodes for both acute and maintenance or long-term treatment.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024
Prozac prescriptions for dogs are on the rise, veterinarians across the country acknowledge, along with a myriad of cheaper generic mood stabilizers sold for humans but applied to pets’ separation anxiety, socialization fears, biting habits, or other problematic behavior.
—Sarah Owermohle, STAT, 5 Apr. 2024
Steve gave me my own space to really walk into this industry and throw myself in the deep end, without any stabilizers.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Mar. 2024
Mast cell stabilizers: These drugs prevent blood cells in the immune system called mast cells from releasing histamine and other substances that can trigger asthmatic reactions.
—Elizabeth Quinn, Verywell Health, 29 Mar. 2024
To keep it stable in those Atlantic swells, the yacht has four Naiad fin stabilizers, a full keel and extensive ballasting.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2024
The circuit board beneath the keys is secured with screw-in stabilizers that produce a smooth typing experience with less wobble on the larger keys like the space bar, shift, enter and delete keys.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Deep Sea Vision plans to return to the location sometime this year in an attempt to determine whether an object that appears to be a silhouette of an aircraft with twin vertical stabilizers is Earhart's Electra 10-E.
—USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2024
Doug Wallace, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
Mood stabilizers target manic episodes and mixed episodes as well as depressive episodes for both acute and maintenance or long-term treatment.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024
Prozac prescriptions for dogs are on the rise, veterinarians across the country acknowledge, along with a myriad of cheaper generic mood stabilizers sold for humans but applied to pets’ separation anxiety, socialization fears, biting habits, or other problematic behavior.
—Sarah Owermohle, STAT, 5 Apr. 2024
Steve gave me my own space to really walk into this industry and throw myself in the deep end, without any stabilizers.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Mar. 2024
Mast cell stabilizers: These drugs prevent blood cells in the immune system called mast cells from releasing histamine and other substances that can trigger asthmatic reactions.
—Elizabeth Quinn, Verywell Health, 29 Mar. 2024
To keep it stable in those Atlantic swells, the yacht has four Naiad fin stabilizers, a full keel and extensive ballasting.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2024
The circuit board beneath the keys is secured with screw-in stabilizers that produce a smooth typing experience with less wobble on the larger keys like the space bar, shift, enter and delete keys.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Deep Sea Vision plans to return to the location sometime this year in an attempt to determine whether an object that appears to be a silhouette of an aircraft with twin vertical stabilizers is Earhart's Electra 10-E.
—USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2024
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stabilizer
noun
sta·bi·liz·er
ˈstā-bə-ˌlī-zər
: one (as a chemical or a device) that stabilizes something
especially
: a fixed surface for stabilizing the motion of an airplane
Medical Definition
stabilizer
noun
sta·bi·liz·er
variants
also British stabiliser
: one that stabilizes something
especially
: a substance added to another substance or to a system (as an emulsion) to prevent or retard an unwanted alteration of physical state
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