stabiliser
/ˈsteɪbəlaɪzər/
noun
- A device or substance that makes something steady or prevents unwanted change.
- This food additive acts as a stabiliser to keep the sauce from separating.
- The ship's stabiliser helped keep it level in rough seas.
- The car has a rear stabiliser to reduce swaying on turns.
- A person or thing that brings stability to a situation.
- The treaty acted as a stabiliser for peace in the region.
- His steady presence was a stabiliser for the whole family.
- She was a stabiliser in the team, keeping everyone calm during crises.
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