thermostatic
|ther-mo-stat-ic|
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/ˌθɜːr.moʊˈstæt.ɪk/
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/ˌθɜː.məˈstæt.ɪk/
temperature regulation
Etymology
'thermostatic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'thermos,' meaning 'hot,' and 'statos,' meaning 'standing' or 'stationary.'
'thermos' combined with 'statos' in Greek, and eventually became the modern English word 'thermostatic.'
Initially, it meant 'related to maintaining heat,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to temperature regulation.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or denoting a device that automatically regulates temperature, or that activates a device when the temperature reaches a certain point.
The thermostatic valve ensures the room remains at a comfortable temperature.
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Last updated: 2025/03/11 18:39
