unstabilized
bəˌlaɪz verb (used with object)
1.
to make or hold stable, firm, or steadfast.
2.
to maintain at a given or unfluctuating level or quantity: The government will try to stabilize the cost of living.
3.
Aeronautics. to put or keep (an aircraft) in stable equilibrium, as by some special device.
verb (used without object)
4.
to become stabilized.
Also, especially British, sta·bi·lise.
Related forms
re·sta·bi·lize, verb (used with object), re·sta·bi·lized, re·sta·bi·liz·ing.
self-sta·bi·lized, adjective
self-sta·bi·liz·ing, adjective
un·sta·bi·lized, adjective
un·sta·bi·liz·ing, adjective
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stabilize or stabilise (ˈsteɪbɪˌlaɪz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to make or become stable or more stable |
| 2. | to keep or be kept stable |
| 3. | to put or keep (an aircraft, vessel, etc) in equilibrium by one or more special devices, or (of an aircraft, vessel, etc) to become stable |
| stabilise or stabilise | |
| —vb | |
| stabili'zation or stabilise | |
| —n | |
| stabili'sation or stabilise | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
stabilize
1861, originally of ships; from stability. Aeronautical stabilizer is attested from 1909.
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Medical Dictionary
stabilize sta·bi·lize (stā'bə-līz')
v. sta·bi·lized, sta·bi·liz·ing, sta·bi·liz·es
To bring to or reach a stable or steadfast state.
sta'bi·li·za'tion (-lĭ-zā'shən) n.
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