Meaning of the word stabilizer in English

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stabilizer

US /ˈsteɪ.bə.laɪ.zɚ/
UK /ˈsteɪ.bə.laɪ.zɚ/
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Noun

1.

a device or substance that prevents unwanted changes in something

Example:
The ship was fitted with a new stabilizer to reduce rolling.
Food manufacturers often add stabilizers to prevent ingredients from separating.
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