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Definition of Regulator
1. Noun. Any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc..
Specialized synonyms: Aperture, Ball Cock, Ballcock, Draft, Faucet, Spigot, Peg, Petcock, Register, Escape, Escape Cock, Escape Valve, Relief Valve, Safety Valve, Floodgate, Head Gate, Penstock, Sluice Valve, Sluicegate, Water Gate, Thermoregulator, Thermostat
Generic synonyms: Control, Controller
Derivative terms: Regulate
Generic synonyms: Control, Controller
Derivative terms: Regulate
2. Noun. An official responsible for control and supervision of a particular activity or area of public interest.
3. Noun. A control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel).
Exact synonyms: Governor
Generic synonyms: Control, Controller
Specialized synonyms: Flywheel, Timer
Derivative terms: Govern
Generic synonyms: Control, Controller
Specialized synonyms: Flywheel, Timer
Derivative terms: Govern
Definition of Regulator
1. n. One who, or that which, regulates.
Definition of Regulator
1. Noun. A device that controls or limits something. ¹
2. Noun. A person or group that sets standards of practice, especially those established by law. ¹
3. Noun. A very accurate clock, used by clockmakers to measure the timekeeping of each newly made clock. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Regulator
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Medical Definition of Regulator
1. A substance or process that regulates another substance or process. Growth regulators, substances that can alter the growth of a living organism. (05 Mar 2000)