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Definition of Thermostat

1. Verb. Control the temperature with a thermostat.

2. Noun. A regulator for automatically regulating temperature by starting or stopping the supply of heat.

Definition of Thermostat

1. n. A self-acting apparatus for regulating temperature by the unequal expansion of different metals, liquids, or gases by heat, as in opening or closing the damper of a stove, or the like, as the heat becomes greater or less than is desired.

Definition of Thermostat

1. Noun. a device that automatically responds to changes in temperature by activating a heating or cooling system to maintain the temperature at a desired setting ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Thermostat

1. [v -STATTED, -STATTING, -STATS, -STATED, -STATING]

Medical Definition of Thermostat

1. A self-acting apparatus for regulating temperature by the unequal expansion of different metals, liquids, or gases by heat, as in opening or closing the damper of a stove, or the like, as the heat becomes greater or less than is desired. Origin: Thermo- + Gr. To make to stand. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Thermostat

thermosetting resin thermosolutal thermosonimetry thermosphere thermospheres thermospheric thermospray thermosprays thermostabile thermostabilities

thermostability thermostable thermostable enzyme thermostable opsonin thermostable opsonin test thermostat (current term) thermostated thermostatic thermostatically thermostatics

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