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gy·ro·stat

 (jī′rə-stăt′)
n.
A gyroscope consisting of a rotating wheel in a rigid case.
gy′ro·stat′ic adj.
gy′ro·stat′i·cal·ly adv.
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gy•ro•stat

(ˈdʒaɪ rəˌstæt)

n.
a modified gyroscope consisting of a rotating wheel pivoted within a rigid case.
[1875–80]
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