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   Gyrostat
   Gy'ro·stat (jī'ro*stăt) noun [ Greek gy^ros ring, circle + 'ista`nai to cause to stand.] (Physics) A modification of the gyroscope, consisting essentially of a fly wheel fixed inside a rigid case to which is attac...
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   gyrostat
   <physics> A modification of the gyroscope, consisting essentially of a fly wheel fixed inside a rigid case to which is attached a thin flange of metal for supporting the instrument. It is used in studying the dynamics of rotating bodies. ... Origin: Gr. Ring, circle + to cause to stand. ... So...
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   Gyrostat
   • (n.) A modification of the gyroscope, consisting essentially of a fly wheel fixed inside a rigid case to which is attached a thin flange of metal for supporting the instrument. It is used in studying the dynamics of rotating bodies.
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   gyrostat
   gyrostat, gyrostatic 1. A gyroscope or gyrostabilizer in which the rotating wheel is pivoted within a rigid case. 2. A modified gyroscope, consisting of a rotating wheel pivoted within a rigid case.
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