Thermostatic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Thermostatic is an adjective meaning having or maintaining a consistent temperature.
Meaning
having or maintaining a consistent temperature.
More Meanings
- (physiology) Relating to thermostasis
- (chiefly politics) Reacting to change by attempting to move in the opposite direction.
Example Sentences
The shower has a thermostatic water-mixing valve.
Most importantly, Wlezien's results revealed thermostatic responsiveness. That is, when spending increases (decreases), the public's support for more spending decreases (increases), other things being equal.
Another source of discontent with the Phase I stock has been obviated by relocation of the interior heating elements and the introduction of thermostatic control; this has eradicated the searing blasts of hot air passengers used to feel about their calves [...].
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include thermosteric, isothermal, thermistal, mesothermic, normothermic, temperatural.
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