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ther·mo·stat
[thur-muh-stat] noun, verb, ther·mo·stat·ted or ther·mo·stat·ed; ther·mo·stat·ting or ther·mo·stat·ing. noun
1.
a device, including a relay actuated by thermal conduction or convection, that functions to establish and maintain a desired temperature automatically or signals a change in temperature for manual adjustment.
verb (used with object)
2.
to equip or control with a thermostat.
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Thermostat
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Example Sentences
- Start by looking at the control box and thermostat control near the bottom of the tank.
- Our current apartment is the first one we've had that had a programmable thermostat.
- He puts three or four layers of blankets on it every night and monitors it with a remote thermostat.
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Word Origin & History
thermostat
1831, from thermo- + -stat, from Gk. statos "a standing," from PIE base *sta- "to stand" (see stet).
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Science Dictionary
| thermostat (thûr'mə-stāt') Pronunciation Key
A device that automatically controls heating or cooling equipment in such a way as to maintain a temperature at a constant level or within a specified range, generally using a thermometer capable of triggering electrical switches that activate or deactivate the equipment. |
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Cultural Dictionary
thermostat definition
A device that monitors and automatically responds to changes in temperature and activates switches controlling devices such as furnaces or air conditioners.
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