a chemical that is added to a solution or mixture or suspension to maintain it in a stable or unchanging state
"The food scientist adjusted the recipe by adding a stabilizer to ensure the ice cream remained smooth and didn't separate during freezing."
airfoil consisting of a device for stabilizing an aircraft
"The pilot adjusted the horizontal stabilizer to keep the plane level during turbulence."
a device for making something stable
"The pilot adjusted the aircraft's stabilizer to prevent the plane from shaking in the turbulent air."
Any person or thing that brings stability.
"The new manager acted as a stabilizer for the team after the sudden departure of their leader."
Any substance added to something in order to stabilize it.
"The chemist carefully measured out a tiny amount of stabilizer before mixing it into the fresh paint to prevent separation."