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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-derived
stabstand, set, place
+
-il-capable of, worthy of
+
-iz-able, capable
+
-erone who does, agent
=stabilizer

From 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 words

Common 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.

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