stabilizationtime
nounUK /ˌsteɪbɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən taɪm/
US /ˌsteɪbələˈzeɪʃən taɪm/
The time it takes for something to stop moving and become steady.
The stabilization time for the new bridge was about two weeks.
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2. The period needed for a system or device to reach a steady working state after being turned on.
The sensor needs a short stabilization time before it gives accurate readings.
3. The time required for a chemical or physical process to stop changing and become stable.
The stabilization time of the mixture was measured in the lab.
4. The time it takes for prices or conditions to stop changing rapidly and become steady.
After the market shock, the stabilization time lasted several days.