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electronic stability control noun[ U ] engineering specializeduk /i.lekˈtrɒn.ɪk stəˈbɪl.ə.ti kənˌtrəʊl/ us /i.lekˈtrɑː.nɪk stəˈbɪl.ə.t̬i kənˌtroʊl/(abbreviationESC); (alsodynamic stability control) an electronic system in a road vehicle that helps prevent it from skidding(= sliding out of control): Anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control come as standard. ESC was introduced in a few high-end makes in the late 1990s. Dynamic stability control comes as standard on this model. Cars with electronic stability control are about half as likely to be involved in fatal single-vehicle crashes. An electronic stability control system helps the driver to stay in control if a slide or skid occurs. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Road vehicles in general airboard all-terrain vehicle amphibian ATV autorickshaw craft diesel HEV HOV hoverboard hybrid hybrid electric vehicle motor vehicle motorcade non-motorized rover snow groomer snowcat vehicle vehicular |