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—thermostatic, adj. —thermostatically, adv./therr"meuh stat'/, n., v., thermostatted or thermostated; thermostatting or thermostating.n.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.v.t.2. to equip or control with a thermostat.[1825-35; THERMO- + -STAT]
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Device that detects temperature changes for the purpose of maintaining the temperature of an enclosed area essentially constant.The thermostat generates signals, usually electrical, to activate relays, valves, switches, and so on when the temperature rises above or falls below the desired value. Thermostats are used to control the flow of fuel to a burner, of electric current to a heating or cooling unit, or of a heated or cooled gas or liquid into the area it serves. They are also used in fire-detection warning systems.* * *
▪ devicedevice to detect temperature changes for the purpose of maintaining the temperature of an enclosed area essentially constant. In a system including relays, valves, switches, etc., the thermostat generates signals, usually electrical, when the temperature exceeds or falls below the desired value. It usually is used to control the flow of fuel to a burner, of electric current to a heating or cooling unit, or of a heated or cooled gas or liquid into the area it serves. The thermostat is also an element in some types of fire-detection warning systems.* * *
Universalium. 2010.
