stabilizer
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for stabilizer, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Something added to a product to keep it from changing or breaking down, such as a food or fuel additive.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From stabilize + the agent suffix -er.
Full origin of stabilizer →Frequently asked questions
What does “stabilizer” mean?
The word “stabilizer” means something added to a product to keep it from changing or breaking down, such as a food or fuel additive. In plain terms, anything — a chemical, a wheel, or a fin — added to keep something steady.
How do you pronounce “stabilizer”?
“Stabilizer” is pronounced STAY-buh-lyz (/ˈsteɪbəlaɪzɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “stabilizer” in a sentence?
Here is “stabilizer” used in a sentence: “The ice cream contains a stabilizer to stop it from melting too quickly.”
What part of speech is “stabilizer”?
“Stabilizer” is a noun.
How many meanings does “stabilizer” have?
“Stabilizer” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: something added to a product to keep it from changing or breaking down, such as a food or fuel additive.