Definitions for thermostat
ˈθɜr məˌstætther·mo·stat

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. thermostat, thermoregulatorverb

   a regulator for automatically regulating temperature by starting or stopping the supply of heat

2. thermostatverb

   control the temperature with a thermostat

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1. thermostatnoun

   a device that automatically responds to changes in temperature by activating a heating or cooling system to maintain the temperature at a desired setting

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1. Thermostat

   A thermostat is a regulating device component which senses the temperature of a physical system and performs actions so that the system's temperature is maintained near a desired setpoint. Thermostats are used in any device or system that heats or cools to a setpoint temperature. Examples include building heating, central heating, air conditioners, HVAC systems, water heaters, as well as kitchen equipment including ovens and refrigerators and medical and scientific incubators. In scientific literature, these devices are often broadly classified as thermostatically controlled loads (TCLs). Thermostatically controlled loads comprise roughly 50% of the overall electricity demand in the United States.A thermostat operates as a "closed loop" control device, as it seeks to reduce the error between the desired and measured temperatures. Sometimes a thermostat combines both the sensing and control action elements of a controlled system, such as in an automotive thermostat. The word thermostat is derived from the Greek words θερμός thermos, "hot" and στατός statos, "standing, stationary".

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1. thermostat

   A thermostat is a device designed to regulate or control the temperature of a system or environment, such as a heating or cooling system in a home. It monitors the current temperature and works to keep it within a specified range by automatically turning the system on or off as needed. Some thermostats can be manually adjusted or programmed with specific temperature settings for different times of the day.

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1. Thermostatnoun

   a self-acting apparatus for regulating temperature by the unequal expansion of different metals, liquids, or gases by heat, as in opening or closing the damper of a stove, or the like, as the heat becomes greater or less than is desired

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1. Thermostat

   A thermostat is a component of a control system which senses the temperature of a system so that the system's temperature is maintained near a desired setpoint. The thermostat does this by switching heating or cooling devices on or off, or regulating the flow of a heat transfer fluid as needed, to maintain the correct temperature. The name is derived from the Greek words thermos "hot" and statos "a standing". A thermostat may be a control unit for a heating or cooling system or a component part of a heater or air conditioner. Thermostats can be constructed in many ways and may use a variety of sensors to measure the temperature. The output of the sensor then controls the heating or cooling apparatus. A Thermostat may switch on and off at temperatures either side of the setpoint the extent of the difference is known as hysteresis and prevents too frequent switching of the controlled equipment. The first electric room thermostat was invented in 1883 by Warren S. Johnson. Early technologies included mercury thermometers with electrodes inserted directly through the glass, so that when a certain temperature was reached the contacts would be closed by the mercury. These were accurate to within a degree of temperature.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of thermostat in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of thermostat in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of thermostat in a Sentence

1. Aaron Studwell:

   People who would normally be going to work yesterday and today aren't, people who would put the thermostat at 66 when they went to work now keep it at 70, and you've got millions of people doing that.

2. Holly Phillips:

   This checklist of 10 reasons your internal thermostat is out of whack can help you get a handle on why you're chronically freezing your butt off. You're too thin Low body weight — defined as a BMI hovering around 18.5 or under — can chill you out for a couple of reasons. First, when you're underweight, you lack an adequate level of body fat to insulate you from cold temperatures, explained Maggie Moon, RD, a Los Angeles – based nutritionist. The other thing is, to maintain that low BMI, you have to reduce your food intake so you likely aren't eating very much at all. Skimping on calories puts the brakes on your metabolism, so you don't create enough body heat. Consider putting on a few pounds by loading up on whole, healthy foods that contain lots of protein, fat, and complex carbohydrates. RELATED : Subtle Signs of Eating Disorders Your Thyroid is out of whack Add cold intolerance to the long list of health issues you can blame on the butterfly-shaped gland in your neck. Always being cold is a telltale sign of hypothyroidism, which means Your Thyroid doesn't secrete enough thyroid hormone.

3. Martin Luther King Jr., Letter from Birmingham Jail, April 1963:

   The church was not merely a thermometer that recorded the ideas and principles of popular opinion; it was a thermostat that transformed the mores of society.

4. Deke Arndt:

   One or two degrees may not sound like much, but raising your thermostat by just that amount will make a noticeable effect on your comfort.

5. Margarita Rohr:

   Vitamin B12 deficiency can be caused by a poor diet, so aim to get more lean meat, fish, and dairy into your meals. But sometimes low levels are triggered by an absorption issue. If your diet is high in B12 but you shiver all the time, check in with your doctor for a vitamin B12 test. RELATED : 21 Important Facts About Vitamin B12 Deficiency You're a woman Find yourself in a constant battle with your spouse or male officemates for control of the thermostat ? Turns out that feeling cold really is a gendered condition. In general, women are better at conserving heat than men.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=thermostat
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Thermostat
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermostat
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thermostat
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=thermostat