thermostat

1. A regulator for automatically regulating temperature by starting or stopping the supply of heat (synset 104430010)
   is a type of: regulator - any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc.
   subtypes:

   • cryostat - a thermostat that operates at very low temperatures
   • pyrostat - a thermostat that operates at very high temperatures
   has: bimetallic strip - a strip consisting of two metals that bends with a rise in temperature
   is a part of:

   • cooling system, engine cooling system - equipment in a motor vehicle that cools the engine
   • brooder, incubator - apparatus consisting of a box designed to maintain a constant temperature by the use of a thermostat; used for chicks or premature infants
   same as: thermoregulator

1. Control the temperature with a thermostat (synset 202517090)
   is a type of: check, contain, control, curb, hold, hold in, moderate - lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

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