Word forms: plural stabilizersregional note: in BRIT, also use stabiliser
countable noun
A stabilizer is a device, mechanism, or chemical that makes something stable.
stabilizer in British English
or stabiliser (ˈsteɪbɪˌlaɪzə)
noun
1.
any device for stabilizing an aircraft
See also horizontal stabilizer, vertical stabilizer
2.
a substance added to something to maintain it in a stable or unchanging state, such as an additive to food to preserve its texture during distribution and storage
3. nautical
a.
a system of one or more pairs of fins projecting from the hull of a ship and controllable to counteract roll
b. gyrostabilizer
4.
either of a pair of brackets supporting a small wheel that can be fitted to the back wheel of a bicycle to help an inexperienced cyclist to maintain balance
5.
an electronic device for producing a direct current supply of constant voltage
6. economics
a measure, such as progressive taxation, interest-rate control, or unemployment benefit, used to restrict swings in prices, employment, production, etc, in a free economy
7.
a person or thing that stabilizes
stabilizer in American English
(ˈsteɪbəˌlaɪzər)
noun
a person or thing that stabilizes
; specif.,
a.
any of the fixed airfoils or vanes that keep an airplane steady in flight, as the components of the tail section
b.
a device used to steady a ship in rough waters, esp. a gyrostabilizer; also, a gyroscope used to keep instruments on a ship, aircraft, etc. in a steady position
c.
any additive used in substances and compounds to keep them stable, retard deterioration, etc.
stabilizer in the Oil and Gas Industry
(steɪbɪlaɪzər)
Word forms: (regular plural) stabilizers
noun
(Extractive engineering: Field development, Drilling)
A stabilizer is a chemical additive which is used in treatments to stimulate a well.
An asphaltene stabilizer was used as a treatment.
The use of salts such as potassium chloride and sodium chloride, as temporary claystabilizers during oil well drilling has been practiced for many years.
A stabilizer is a chemical additive which is used in treatments to stimulate a well.
Examples of 'stabilizer' in a sentence
stabilizer
That's the automatic stabilizer system compensating all the time.
Jenkins, Geoffrey A DAYSTAR OF FEAR
It has probably the most sophisticated buoyancy and stabilizer system afloat.
Jenkins, Geoffrey A DAYSTAR OF FEAR
The control room and buoyancy tanks are still operative as a stabilizer for the flotel.
Jenkins, Geoffrey A DAYSTAR OF FEAR
Word lists with
stabilizer
parts of an aircraft, parts of an aircraft, parts of a bicycle