| 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. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| gyrostatics | <physics, study> The doctrine or theory of the gyrostat, or of the phenomena of rotating bodies. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |