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gyrostat
gyrostat [ jrō stat ] (plural gyrostats)


noun 
Definition:
 
type of gyroscope or gyrostabilizer: a gyroscope or gyrostabilizer in which the rotating wheel is pivoted within a rigid case
[Late 19th century. <gyro- + Greek statos 'standing']
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