ballast

What does ballast mean?

• noun

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

• noun

  an electrical device for starting and regulating fluorescent and discharge lamps

• noun

  an attribute that tends to give stability in character and morals; something that steadies the mind or feelings

• noun

  any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship

• noun

  coarse gravel laid to form a bed for streets and railroads

• verb

  make steady with a ballast

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