GYROSTAT
Etymology
Noun
gyrostat (plural gyrostats)
A gyroscope fixed within a rigid case
Source: Wiktionary
Gy"ro*stat, n. Etym: [Gr. (Physics)
Definition: 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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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