释义 |
sta·bi·liz·er \-zə(r)\ noun (-s) : one that makes stable: as a. (1) : a substance added to an explosive especially to make it less liable to spontaneous decomposition (2) : a substance added to a plastic or elastomer to maintain its desirable physical and chemical properties (3) : a substance added to an emulsion, foam, or other dispersion to prevent change : protective colloid < stabilizers used in the production of chocolate milk > (4) : a substance (as gelatin) added to a food mix (as ice cream) to improve and maintain its quality (as of texture or body) b. : a distilling column for decreasing the evaporative tendency of petroleum products (as gasoline) by removal of gaseous and low-boiling hydrocarbons c. : a bar-shaped shock absorber for a vehicle (as an automobile) d. : a gyroscope device to keep ships steady in a heavy sea — compare gyrostabilizer e. : an airfoil providing stability for an airplane; specifically : the fixed horizontal member of the tail assembly of an airplane f. : a device to hold a tank gun on a target, while the tank moves over rough ground |