gyrostatic

/ (ˌdʒaɪrəʊˈstætɪk) /

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adjective

of or concerned with the gyroscope or with gyrostatics

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Derived forms of gyrostatic

gyrostatically, adverb

Words nearby gyrostatic

gyrose, gyrospasm, gyrostabilized, gyrostabilizer, gyrostat, gyrostatic, gyrostatics, gyrovague, gyrus, gyrus fornicatus, GySgt

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How to use gyrostatic in a sentence

The gyrostatic system (Fig. 2) might have been constituted of two gyrostatic members, but four are shown for symmetry.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 460, October 25, 1884|Various
A cyclic or gyrostatic system is characterized by the following properties.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 9|Various
A remark made in § 96 should be borne in mind by all who essay to solve gyrostatic problems.
Lord Kelvin|Andrew Gray
From this combination remarkable results are achieved, and all gyrostatic effect from the propellers eliminated.
Jane's All the World's Aircraft|Various

The system is said by Thomson and Tait in such a case to be under gyrostatic domination.
Lord Kelvin|Andrew Gray