Associations to the word «Thermostat»

Wiktionary

THERMOSTAT, 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

Dictionary definition

THERMOSTAT, noun. A regulator for automatically regulating temperature by starting or stopping the supply of heat.
THERMOSTAT, verb. Control the temperature with a thermostat.

Wise words

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