transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈstā-bə-ˌlī-zər ]
noun
Date: circa 1909
: one that stabilizes something: as
a. : a substance added to another substance (as an explosive or plastic) or to a system (as an emulsion) to prevent or retard an unwanted alteration of physical state
b. : a gyroscope device to keep ships steady in a heavy sea
c. : an airfoil providing stability for an airplane ; specifically : the fixed horizontal member of the tail assembly — see airplane illustration