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1thermostat
noun ther·mo·stat \ˈthər-mə-ˌstat\
: a device that automatically adjusts the temperature in a room temperature to a desired level; also : a similar device used for adjusting the temperature of a machine or system
Full Definition of THERMOSTAT
: an automatic device for regulating temperature (as by controlling the supply of gas or electricity to a heating apparatus); also : a similar device for actuating fire alarms or for controlling automatic sprinklers
— ther·mo·stat·ic \ˌthər-mə-ˈsta-tik\ adjective
— ther·mo·stat·i·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of THERMOSTAT
1831
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2thermostat
transitive verb
thermostat·ed \-ˌsta-təd\ also thermostat·tedthermostat·ing also thermostat·ting
Definition of THERMOSTAT
: to provide with or control the temperature of by a thermostat
First Known Use of THERMOSTAT
1924
THERMOSTAT Defined for Kids
thermostat
noun ther·mo·stat \ˈthər-mə-ˌstat\
Definition of THERMOSTAT for Kids
: a device that automatically controls temperature
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