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COMPENSATOR

\kˈɒmpənsˌe͡ɪtə], \kˈɒmpənsˌe‍ɪtə], \k_ˈɒ_m_p_ə_n_s_ˌeɪ_t_ə]\

Definitions of COMPENSATOR

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database

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An iron plate or magnet placed near the compass on iron vessels to neutralize the effect of the ship's attraction on the needle.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
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