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Scientific Radicals - Word of the Day - Ballast

ballast, \BAL-uhst\

noun.  any heavy material carried temporarily or permanently in a vessel to provide desired draft and stability.

Usage: The Board met with three consultants.  Celia did the talking, and Jack took notes.  The name of the third person escaped everyone, but his role was simply to provide visible ballast.

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