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Counterbalancer

By Basem Wasef, About.com

Definition: A weight added to a moving engine part intended to offset vibration and enhance smoothness.
Pronunciation: koun-ter-bal-uhns-er
Also Known As: Counterweight
Common Misspellings: Counterbalancer
Examples:
The counterbalanced engine runs more smoothly than most.
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