stabilizer

• Nom désignant un dispositif ou une substance utilisé pour maintenir la stabilité, par exemple un additif chimique préservant un mélange, une pièce d'avion assurant un vol stable, ou tout appareil maintenant quelque chose dans un état stable.

A noun referring to a device or substance used to maintain stability, such as a chemical additive that preserves a mixture, a component of an aircraft that ensures steady flight, or any apparatus that keeps something in a stable condition.

1. Chemical stabilizerB2formalscientific

   A substance added to a solution, mixture, or suspension to maintain it in a stable or unchanging state, preventing unwanted reactions or separation.

   stabilisant (chimique)

   • The chemist added a stabilizer to the emulsion to prevent it from separating.
   • Food stabilizers are used to maintain the texture of ice cream.
   • This stabilizer keeps the paint from clumping over time.

2. Aircraft stabilizerB2formaltechnical

   An airfoil or device on an aircraft that provides stability, typically the horizontal or vertical tail surfaces.

   Stabilisateur d'aéronef

   • The horizontal stabilizer helps keep the plane level during flight.
   • Engineers inspected the vertical stabilizer for any damage.
   • The aircraft's stabilizer was adjusted to improve handling.

   Synonymesfintailplane

3. General stabilizing deviceB1formaltechnical

   A device or mechanism designed to make something stable, steady, or balanced.

   Dispositif stabilisateur

   • The camera's image stabilizer reduces blur from shaky hands.
   • A voltage stabilizer protects electronics from power surges.
   • The bicycle's training wheels act as a stabilizer for beginners.

   Synonymesbalancercounterbalance