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BALLAST

Definition:

1. [noun] any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship
   
   
2. [noun] coarse gravel laid to form a bed for streets and railroads
   
   
3. [noun] an attribute that tends to give stability in character and morals; something that steadies the mind or feelings
   
   
4. [noun] a resistor inserted into a circuit to compensate for changes (as those arising from temperature fluctuations)
   Synonyms: resistor, barretter
   
   
5. [noun] an electrical device for starting and regulating fluorescent and discharge lamps
   Synonyms: light
   
   
6. [verb] make steady with a ballast
   
   

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