thermostat

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See also: Thermostat

English

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Etymology

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(deprecated template usage) From thermo- +‎ -stat

Pronunciation

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Noun

thermostat (plural thermostats)

  1. 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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French

Pronunciation

Noun

thermostat m (plural thermostats)

  1. thermostat
  2. (cooking) gas mark

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