ballast

noun

an electrical device for starting and regulating fluorescent and discharge lamps

a resistor inserted into a circuit to compensate for changes (as those arising from temperature fluctuations)

an attribute that tends to give stability in character and morals

coarse gravel laid to form a bed for streets and railroads

any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship

verb

make steady with a ballast

Synonyms for ballast

weightn counterweightn

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