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thermostat
(θɜːʳməstæt)
Word forms: plural thermostats
countable noun
A thermostat is a device that switches a system or motor on or off according to the temperature. Thermostats are used, for example, in central heating systems and fridges.
thermostat in British English
(ˈθɜːməˌstæt)
noun
1.
a device that maintains a system at a constant temperature. It often consists of a bimetallic strip that bends as it expands and contracts with temperature, thus breaking and making contact with an electrical power supply
2.
a similar device that actuates equipment, such as a sprinkler, when a certain temperature is reached
Derived forms
thermostatic (ˌthermoˈstatic) adjective
thermostatically (ˌthermoˈstatically)
adverb
thermostat in American English
(ˈθɜrməˌstæt)
noun
1.
an apparatus for regulating temperature, esp. one that automatically controls a heating or cooling unit
2.
a device that sets off equipment at a certain temperature, as a fire alarm system
Derived forms
thermostatic (ˌthermoˈstatic) adjective
thermostatically (ˌthermoˈstatically)
adverb
Word origin
thermo- + -statthermostat in Electrical Engineering
(θɜrməstæt)
Word forms: (regular plural) thermostats
noun
(Electrical engineering: Instrumentation, measuring, and testing, Devices)
A thermostat is a type of circuit that shows whether a measured temperature is above or below a particular point, and is usedfor thermal protection and simple temperature control systems.
When the thermostat isn't calling for the unit to be running, the coil releases and the contacts opencausing the compressor and fan motor to stop.
Electronic thermostats are temperature regulating devices, integrating a solid state thermistor to an electroniccomparator circuit for accurate temperature control.
A thermostat is a type of circuit that shows whether a measured temperature is above or belowa particular point, and is used for thermal protection and simple temperature controlsystems.
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British English: thermostat /ˈθɜːməˌstæt/ NOUN
A thermostat is a device that switches a system or motor on or off according to the temperature. Thermostats are used, for example, in central heating systems and fridges.
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- Chinese: 温控器
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Chinese translation of 'thermostat'
thermostat
(ˈθəːməustæt)
n (c)
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恒(恆)温(溫)器
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