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Synonyms for ballast

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Synonyms for ballast

any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship

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coarse gravel laid to form a bed for streets and railroads

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an attribute that tends to give stability in character and morals

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a resistor inserted into a circuit to compensate for changes (as those arising from temperature fluctuations)

an electrical device for starting and regulating fluorescent and discharge lamps

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make steady with a ballast

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The purpose of this test is to perform a comprehensive evaluation of the EVTN/Maritime Ballast Water Treatment System under normal ballasting conditions within the Baltimore Harbor.