stabilizer
UK/'steɪbɪlaɪzə/US/'steibilaizә/
C2
Definitions
n.
A device or substance that keeps something stable
稳定器;稳定剂
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedFrom stabilize (make steady) + -er = the thing that does it. Anything that keeps a plane, a sauce, or an economy from wobbling. Root st; -bil- is the suffix.
Root st still carries 376 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.automatic stabilizer自动稳定器
- 2.food stabilizer食品稳定剂
- 3.economic stabilizer经济稳定机制
Example Sentences
- 1.
The aircraft's tail stabilizer keeps it level in flight.
- 2.
This food additive acts as a stabilizer to prevent separation.