energy-regulating
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/ˈɛnərdʒi ˈrɛɡjəˌleɪtɪŋ/
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/ˈenə(r)dʒi ˈreɡjʊleɪtɪŋ/
controls or adjusts energy
Etymology
'energy-regulating' is a compound of 'energy' + 'regulating'. 'Energy' originates from Greek 'energeia' (ἐνέργεια), where 'en-' meant 'in' and 'ergon' meant 'work'; 'regulating' comes from Latin 'regulare', from 'regula' meaning 'rule'.
'energy' entered English via Old French and Late Latin as 'energie'/'energeia' and became Middle/Modern English 'energy'; 'regulate' came from Latin 'regulare' → Old French 'reguler' → Middle English 'regulate', and combining them produced the modern compound 'energy-regulating'.
Initially, 'energy' meant 'activity' or 'capacity for work' and 'regulate' meant 'make regular or rule'; combined in modern usage the compound specifically denotes 'controlling or adjusting energy' in technical, biological, or organizational contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or capable of regulating the production, distribution, storage, or flow of energy (mechanical, electrical, or organizational).
The new smart grid uses energy-regulating systems to balance supply and demand in real time.
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Adjective 2
in biology or physiology, helping to maintain or modulate an organism's energy balance or metabolic rate.
Certain hormones have energy-regulating effects that influence appetite and metabolism.
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