ballast [noun]

Definition of ballast:

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

Synonyms of ballast:

● Ballast resistor

● Barretter

● Weight

● Balance

● Load

● Counterbalance

● Weighted down

● Anchor

● Counterweight

● Support


Opposite/Antonyms of ballast:

● Unsteadiness

● Instability

● Hierarchy


Sentence/Example of ballast:

A trail of ballast dust fills the space behind as she slices through Ohio Valley towns.