Understanding the meaning of ballast

ballast

/'bæləst/

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

type of:
resistor resistance
noun
an electrical device for starting and regulating fluorescent and discharge lamps
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light ballast

type of:
electrical device
noun
an attribute that tends to give stability in character and morals; something that steadies the mind or feelings
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type of:
attribute
noun
any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship
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type of:
material stuff
noun
coarse gravel laid to form a bed for streets and railroads
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type of:
gravel crushed rock
verb
make steady with a ballast
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type of:
brace stabilise stabilize steady

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