PYROSTATIC

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pyrostat (ˈpaɪrəʊˌstæt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  a device that activates an alarm or extinguisher in the event of a fire
2.  a thermostat for use at high temperatures
 
pyro'static
 
adj

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