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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

gyrostat

/ˈdʒaɪrəstæt/ noun · British & US
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What does gyrostat mean?

noun

A spinning top or gyroscope that maintains its orientation in space, often used in physics and engineering to demonstrate the principles of angular momentum and gyroscopic effect.

Example

"The scientist used a gyrostat to demonstrate the concept of rotational symmetry to her students."

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