stabiliser
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
A device or substance that keeps something steady, balanced, or resistant to change.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The food contained a _____ to stop the sauce from separating on the shelf."
Answer: stabiliser
In your own words, what does "stabiliser" mean?
A device or substance that keeps something steady, balanced, or resistant to change.
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