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
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The Neo's camera is mounted on a 2-axis gimbal and relies on digital stabilization to keep video steady during turns and banks, while the Flip's camera has a 3-axis stabilizer and doesn't require the digital boost for smooth recording.
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PCMAG, 27 Jan. 2025
An ankle sprain is less commonly caused by an eversion injury, where the foot turns outward and tears the deltoid ligament (the main stabilizer of the ankle joint) on the inside of the ankle.
—Laura Schober, Health, 16 Jan. 2025
That usually consists of starch, food coloring, and stabilizers and preservatives (look for words like maltodextrin, dextrose, and gum arabic).
—Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
Insta 360 claims the Flow 2 Pro will set a new benchmark for smartphone filmmaking with stabilizers.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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PCMAG, 27 Jan. 2025
An ankle sprain is less commonly caused by an eversion injury, where the foot turns outward and tears the deltoid ligament (the main stabilizer of the ankle joint) on the inside of the ankle.
—Laura Schober, Health, 16 Jan. 2025
That usually consists of starch, food coloring, and stabilizers and preservatives (look for words like maltodextrin, dextrose, and gum arabic).
—Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
Insta 360 claims the Flow 2 Pro will set a new benchmark for smartphone filmmaking with stabilizers.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Stabilizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stabilizer. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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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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